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alcove

noun

ˈal-ˌkōv

Definition of alcove

as in pavilion

a freestanding airy structure in a scenic setting (as a park) typically offering commanding views a small alcove in one corner of the backyard garden

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as in corner

a hollowed-out space in a wall an ancient vase in an alcove and a sculpture of Achilles on a stand in the museum's Greek Hall

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Recent Examples of alcove Two piles of large rocks in the water partition the middle beach into its own alcove. — Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 10 Sep. 2026 One standout here is the soaking tub in the tiled bathroom, set into an arched alcove and accompanied by a porthole window that lets the sunlight filter in. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2026 Incorporating antique finds, greenery, and utilizing your home’s quirky features, like alcoves and nooks, are just a few of the ways your home is set apart from the rest on the block. — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2026 Inside, antique art hangs on walls, tamgroute (local pottery) lines small alcoves, board games are stacked inside cupboards, and coffee table books have plenty to dive into. — Katie Silcox, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for alcove

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Also on the premises are a striking one-bedroom cabin clad entirely in redwood, an outdoor movie pavilion, and sweeping mountain and city lights views from every vantage point.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
Around it, hilly paths lined with palms and flouro-pink bougainvillea wiggle between treatment rooms, yoga pavilions, pools and bedrooms.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of pavilion

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The quick short corner surprised Greenville (6-16-5), and Barea hit the edge of the 18-yard box before lifting a cross to the far post.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 4 Oct. 2026
Defense forces three and out Bryce Fitzgerald and Ethan O’Connor at outside corner.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of corner

Noun

The nook of a dining patio just beyond High Bar on the roof is one of the only ways to spot Palm Springs’ breathtaking collection of windmills from afar, outside of hiking your way to the top of a trail.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
The kitchen features premium Poggenpohl cabinetry, marble countertops, dual dishwashers, and a breakfast nook.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2026

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