a small alcove in one corner of the backyard garden
an ancient vase in an alcove and a sculpture of Achilles on a stand in the museum's Greek Hall
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
The home spotlights numerous private alcoves, including a hot tub level.—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2025 In the evenings, candles placed punctiliously into alcoves, corners, and stairwells cast warm amber light that flickers softly in the night.—Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025 Photo : Urban Aisle for Sotheby's International Realty An intimate fire pit alcove.—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2025 The pot, found in an alcove used as a shelf, was mostly intact with two opposing handles but appeared to be missing its neck and parts of the rim, according to the release.—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for alcove
Word History
Etymology
French alcôve, from Spanish alcoba, from Arabic al-qubba the arch
Share