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 South Laguna stretch of beaches, including Treasure Island, is popular for its dramatic high cliffs, rocky outcroppings and remote coves. Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 2025 The following day is left intentionally open-ended—travelers may take a private boat from the hotel to Positano, visiting quiet coves and swimming spots along the way, or stay on property for a painting lesson on the terrace with a local artist. AFAR Media, 17 Oct. 2025 Also available will be private boat tours to Positano and the coastline’s hidden coves. Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025 Smith Mountain Lake is the centerpiece of Smith Mountain Lake State Park, which boasts peaceful coves and waterways, as well as more than a dozen scenic hiking trails and a swimming beach. Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cove
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Noun
  • The project will also include a redesign of the hospital’s ambulance bays to include six total bays, three for drop-offs and three for staging.
    Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Tucked away along a tranquil, sandy bay on the island's southern coast, the 38-acre resort feels perfectly secluded, further enhancing its air of exclusivity.
    Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The Chesapeake Bay—the largest estuary in the continental United States—used to be packed with oysters, more than anyone today might imagine.
    JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Mangroves exist in the intertidal zones of warm rivers, estuaries and bays, growing in the sediment brought to the coast by the freshwater rivers and tides, according to the Australia Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.
    Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2025

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“Cove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cove. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.

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