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

Set in alcoves, these structures included single-room storage units for food, all the way up to 150-room villages, such as Cliff Palace, which once housed about 100 people. — Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 27 July 2026

Unlike most toppers, which include a cabover alcove, the Wingman collapses down to a basic box for travel. — New Atlas, 15 July 2026

Ours was a 430-square-foot Sapphire Suite, with a walk-in closet, couch, dining table, an alcove with a queen-size bed, and a big marble bathroom with double sinks and a large shower. — Fran Golden, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

This space houses a stone alcove bed, additional sleeping space, a generous kitchen, and a beautiful bathroom of stone and cocciopesto. — Lucrezia Worthington, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 June 2026