Synonyms of alcove

alcove

noun

ˈal-ˌkōv 

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

Example Sentences

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