Examples of alcove in a Sentence
a small alcove in one corner of the backyard garden
an ancient vase in an alcove and a sculpture of Achilles on a stand in the museum's Greek Hall
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By that time Dame Frances had established the idea of theaters of memory—imaginary architectural structures, replete with columns and alcoves and windows, where items can be placed for later recollection.
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Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
The rear sleeper platform panel pulls out to complete the bed, sliding away atop the front alcove panel during the day to clear out more volume inside.
—C.c. Weiss
may 12, New Atlas, 12 May 2026
Take a peep at the pool through the secret window in the cheetah-print alcove of the master bedroom.
—Olivia Kan-Sperling, Artforum, 2 May 2026
The food court was completely shuttered, and the Coca-Cola vending machines had been yanked from their alcoves.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
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Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
The rear sleeper platform panel pulls out to complete the bed, sliding away atop the front alcove panel during the day to clear out more volume inside.
—C.c. Weiss
may 12, New Atlas, 12 May 2026
Take a peep at the pool through the secret window in the cheetah-print alcove of the master bedroom.
—Olivia Kan-Sperling, Artforum, 2 May 2026
The food court was completely shuttered, and the Coca-Cola vending machines had been yanked from their alcoves.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for alcove
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“Alcove.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alcove. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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