alcove
Translation
alcove, nook, recess
Examples
They put a small table in the alcove.
They put a small table in the alcove.
Grammar Patterns
((...)) a small recessed section of a room They put a small table in the alcove.
Similar Words
Synonyms: nook, recess, niche, cubicle
Etymology
From Spanish 'alcoba', which is from Arabic 'al-qubba' meaning 'the vault, the dome'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a small 'cove' or cave in the wall of a room.