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cove

noun

ˈkōv

Definition of cove

as in bay

a part of a body of water that extends beyond the general shoreline a secluded cove that smugglers once used

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Recent Examples of cove Occupying a particularly picturesque and secluded stretch of headland, where Aleppo pines drape rocky coves and the cerulean Mediterranean waves lick the similarly shaded horizon, the resort is the hospitality group’s first foray into the Balearics. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026 Shallow gullies and narrow inlets along the cove’s limestone edges shelter schools of sergeant majors, wrasses, and other reef fish. — Sarah Bruning, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2026 Live roaches were discovered behind the cove base under the hand sink and nymphs at the display cooler next to the meat prep entrance. — Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026 This rugged island has cliff paths leading to the old pilot lookout, and sheltered coves. — Natasha Langan, TheWeek, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cove

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Where to stay The Waves at Cane Bay, an 11-room boutique hotel built into the rocky shoreline overlooking the bay, was reimagined in 2021 as a stylish oceanfront retreat with private patios, two bars, and the sustainable seafood restaurant Ama.

— Jayme Moye, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Nov. 2026
Add peppercorns, lemons, honey, thyme, parsley, bay leaves and garlic.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of bay

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But this region in midwest Ireland, steeped in folklore, where the River Shannon meets the estuary’s tidal waters before emptying into the Atlantic Ocean, is also the unlikely site of bustling production activity.

— Stacy Perman, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
Evening came on; behind the remains of the summer house, the tide could be heard rushing up the estuary.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026

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