| Alcove 1. (n.) A cove or recessed portion of a room, or a small room opening into a larger one; as, a dining alcove; especially, a recess to contain a bed; a lateral recess in a library. 2. (n.) A small ornamental building with seats, or an arched seat, in a pleasure ground; a garden bower. 3. (n.) Any natural recess analogous to an alcove or recess in an apartment. Thesaurus Entries arbor, bay, belvedere, bower, carrel, conservatory, corner, cove, cranny, cubby, cubbyhole, cubicle, gazebo, glasshouse, greenhouse, inglenook, kiosk, lathhouse, niche, nook, oriel, pagoda, pergola, pitchhole, recess, recession, retreat, roomlet, snuggery, summerhouse |