Alcove: meaning, definitions and examples

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alcove

 

[ หˆalkษ™สŠv ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in architecture

A small recessed section of a room or garden, typically used for seating or decoration.

Synonyms

niche, nook, recess

Examples of usage

  • The reading nook in the library was nestled in a cozy alcove.
  • She placed a small table and two chairs in the alcove of her garden.
Context #2 | Noun

in nature

A sheltered or secluded area in a natural landscape, often surrounded by trees or rocks.

Synonyms

cove, grotto, hideaway

Examples of usage

  • We found a peaceful alcove by the river where we could have a picnic.
  • The waterfall cascaded down into a hidden alcove in the cliffs.

Translations

Translations of the word "alcove" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น alcova

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเคพเค–เคผเฅเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Alkoven

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ relung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะปัŒะบะพะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ alkowa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฅฅใพใฃใŸๅ ดๆ‰€ (okumatta basho)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท alcรดve

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ alcoba

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท alkov

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž‘์€ ๋ฐฉ (jageun bang)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู‚ุตูˆุฑุฉ (maqแนฃลซra)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ alkov

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ alkov

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‡นๅฎค (ฤoshรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ alkova

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ alkรณfa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะปัŒะบะพะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒšแƒ™แƒแƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ alkov

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ alcoba

Etymology

The word 'alcove' originated from the Spanish word 'alcoba', which in turn came from the Arabic word 'al-qubba', meaning a vault or dome. The concept of alcoves can be traced back to ancient Roman architecture, where they were used as intimate spaces within larger rooms. Over time, alcoves evolved to serve both functional and decorative purposes in interior design and outdoor landscapes.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,587, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.