Alcove

Pronunciation: /ˈælˌkoʊv/

Definitions of alcove

noun a partially enclosed extension of a room or part of a room

Example Sentences

A1 I like to read books in the alcove by the window.

A2 The cat found a cozy alcove to curl up and take a nap.

B1 The hotel room had a small alcove with a desk for working.

B2 The alcove in the restaurant provided a private dining experience.

C1 The library alcove was a quiet space for studying and research.

C2 The alcove in the historic mansion was beautifully decorated with tapestries and artwork.

Examples of alcove in a Sentence

formal The alcove in the library provided a quiet space for reading and study.

informal Let's hang out in the alcove over there, it's cozy and private.

slang I found a cool alcove to chill in at the party.

figurative Her mind was like an alcove, tucked away from the chaos of the world.

Grammatical Forms of alcove

• past tense: alcoved
• plural: alcoves
• comparative: more alcove
• superlative: most alcove
• present tense: alcove
• future tense: will alcove
• perfect tense: have alcoved
• continuous tense: is alcoving
• singular: alcove
• positive degree: alcove
• infinitive: to alcove
• gerund: alcoving
• participle: alcoving

Origin and Evolution of alcove

First Known Use: 1655 year

Language of Origin: Spanish

Story behind the word: The word 'alcove' originated from the Spanish word 'alcoba', which was derived from the Arabic word 'al-qubbah' meaning 'the vault'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a recessed space in a room for a bed or seating, the meaning of 'alcove' has evolved to refer to any small, recessed area or niche in a room.