Alcove
noun
A small part of a room or an outdoor area that is set back from the rest.
He built a bookshelf in the alcove next to his desk.
Often appears as...
- bedroom alcove
- window alcove
noun
A special section in a large public place, like a church, where a statue is put.
A statue of the saint was placed in a specially built alcove in the church.
Often appears as...
- statue alcove
- church alcove
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Religious
noun
A small part of a room or an outdoor area that is set back from the rest.
He built a bookshelf in the alcove next to his desk.
Often appears as...
- bedroom alcove
- window alcove
noun
A special section in a large public place, like a church, where a statue is put.
A statue of the saint was placed in a specially built alcove in the church.
Often appears as...
- statue alcove
- church alcove
Usage tips
Religious
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Architectural Feature
An alcove can be a design feature, adding character and space for decoration or furniture.
The alcove in the hallway was the perfect spot for an ornate vase.
Pro Tip 2/3Spatial Impression
Alcoves can make a room feel more spacious or cozy by creating distinct areas.
The reading alcove gave the living room a cozy corner for relaxation.
Pro Tip 3/3Functional Space
Alcoves often serve a specific function, like housing appliances or providing extra seating.
They installed a small fireplace in the living room alcove for warmth.
Pro Tip 1/3Architectural Feature
An alcove can be a design feature, adding character and space for decoration or furniture.
The alcove in the hallway was the perfect spot for an ornate vase.
Pro Tip 2/3Spatial Impression
Alcoves can make a room feel more spacious or cozy by creating distinct areas.
The reading alcove gave the living room a cozy corner for relaxation.
Pro Tip 3/3Functional Space
Alcoves often serve a specific function, like housing appliances or providing extra seating.
They installed a small fireplace in the living room alcove for warmth.
Pro Tip 1/3Architectural Feature
An alcove can be a design feature, adding character and space for decoration or furniture.
The alcove in the hallway was the perfect spot for an ornate vase.
Pro Tip 2/3Spatial Impression
Alcoves can make a room feel more spacious or cozy by creating distinct areas.
The reading alcove gave the living room a cozy corner for relaxation.
Pro Tip 3/3Functional Space
Alcoves often serve a specific function, like housing appliances or providing extra seating.
They installed a small fireplace in the living room alcove for warmth.
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Safari Live - Day 348 PIPE...
would have eliminated a lot of the old grass that would have grown up on these hills and there where you can see the lionesses walking the sort of a rocky alcove that would have protected that grass from the fire that raged through here and that's how the trees also protect some of these little rocky areas
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The science and...
she does all of this after she may have traveled hundreds or even thousands of miles to return to the same Beach from when she herself was hatched octopi to lay eggs though not on a beach rather the female generally deposit her eggs within a protected alcove now once laid the mother octopus meticulously
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How do you build a...
the lines of the temple set against nothing but pure nature, and you turn around and you get nothing but the city below you, and inside, a view in all directions, radiating gardens from each of the alcoves,
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 348 PIPE...
would have eliminated a lot of the old grass that would have grown up on these hills and there where you can see the lionesses walking the sort of a rocky alcove that would have protected that grass from the fire that raged through here and that's how the trees also protect some of these little rocky areas
Video examples
The science and...
she does all of this after she may have traveled hundreds or even thousands of miles to return to the same Beach from when she herself was hatched octopi to lay eggs though not on a beach rather the female generally deposit her eggs within a protected alcove now once laid the mother octopus meticulously
Video examples
How do you build a...
the lines of the temple set against nothing but pure nature, and you turn around and you get nothing but the city below you, and inside, a view in all directions, radiating gardens from each of the alcoves,
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Quote examples
Danny McBride
American Comedian
In my gym class, we had something called The Pit, this little alcove where we had to sit if we forgot our gym clothes. It was usually just the crippled kid, the pregnant girl, and me. It was pretty awkward, just hanging with all these freaks who didn't want to show their legs.
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Larry David
American Actor
When I was living in New York and didn't have a penny to my name, I would walk around the streets and occasionally I would see an alcove or something. And I'd think, that'll be good, that'll be a good spot for me when I'm homeless.
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Yotam Ottolenghi
Israeli Chef
The most important thing for me is to walk the little alleys of the city, to find the little alcove where someone is cooking something, and just watch them do it. That's my idea of fun.
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Michael Bastian
American Designer
I've always envied Thomas Jefferson's bed at Monticello. It's in a tiny alcove, bound by walls at the head and foot.
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Danny McBride
American Comedian
In my gym class, we had something called The Pit, this little alcove where we had to sit if we forgot our gym clothes. It was usually just the crippled kid, the pregnant girl, and me. It was pretty awkward, just hanging with all these freaks who didn't want to show their legs.
Quote examples
Larry David
American Actor
When I was living in New York and didn't have a penny to my name, I would walk around the streets and occasionally I would see an alcove or something. And I'd think, that'll be good, that'll be a good spot for me when I'm homeless.
Quote examples
Yotam Ottolenghi
Israeli Chef
The most important thing for me is to walk the little alleys of the city, to find the little alcove where someone is cooking something, and just watch them do it. That's my idea of fun.
Quote examples
Michael Bastian
American Designer
I've always envied Thomas Jefferson's bed at Monticello. It's in a tiny alcove, bound by walls at the head and foot.
Example 1 of 4
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