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alcove

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms 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 of alcove

belvedere, casino, gazebo, kiosk, pavilion, summerhouse
Words Related to alcove

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 of alcove

niche, nook, recess
Words Related to alcove

corner, cranny, cubbyhole

cubicle

dent, embrasure, indent, indentation, indenture

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