Synonyms of alcove

alcove

noun

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pavilion
• kiosk
• casino
• gazebo
• belvedere
• summerhouse
• trellis

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• corner
• nook
• housing
• niche
• recess
• cubbyhole
• cubicle
• cranny
• embrasure
• shrine
• indent
• indentation
• dent
• indenture
• ambry