cove

Definition of covenext
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 The rear bumper has a cleaner look, as does the front end, which has a simplified version of the previous split-lighting arrangement of daytime running lights above rectangular headlights nestled in coves that also house the intakes for the front-wheel air curtains. Stephen Edelstein, ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2026 The rendering of the forthcoming destination shows multiple coves filled with the Bahamas' famous turquoise water and bright aragonite sand, as well as various pools cruisers can take advantage of during their stop on the island. Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026 Throughout the weekend, guests will answer fan questions and discussing anime and animation at the Cal Expo’s cove. Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2026 Local stories point to hidden walls and a possible tunnel leading down to the cove, though none of it has been formally verified. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cove
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Noun
  • Harvest fruit regularly to spur plants to continue producing and keep pests at bay.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2026
  • The venue was a casually magnificent stone building, constructed in the fifteenth century as a Dominican convent, on a promontory overlooking a sparkling bay.
    Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 9 May 2026
Noun
  • The steep, narrow road curves to offer views of the Pacific Ocean and Klamath River estuary.
    Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2026
  • Just an hour outside of Charleston, South Carolina, and nestled along the Atlantic Coast, Kiawah Island sports all the telltale signs of the Lowcountry—Spanish moss swaying from live oak branches, heavy humidity hanging in the air, and winding estuaries abounding at every corner.
    Katherine Polcari, Southern Living, 2 May 2026

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“Cove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cove. Accessed 10 May. 2026.

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