alcove

alcove

noun

Definition of ALCOVE

1

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>

Synonyms alcove, casino, gazebo, kiosk, pavilion, summerhouse

Related Words trellis

2

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>

Synonyms alcove, nook, recess

Related Words corner, cranny, cubbyhole; cubicle; dent, embrasure, indent, indentation, indenture; ambry, housing, shrine