alcove
alcove — noun
- alcovesingular
- alcovesplural
1. an area inside a room where the wall is set further back, creating a small shelt
an area inside a room where the wall is set further back, creating a small sheltered space that is open to the main room but feels separate.
Hassan set up his desk in the alcove near the kitchen window to get more privacy.
used as a home office space
The old library had a reading alcove with a leather chair and a small lamp.
collocation: reading alcove
Bookshelves lined both walls of the hallway alcove, making use of the extra space.
Tara placed a small sofa in the bedroom alcove to create a quiet reading corner.
The restaurant's front alcove held a single table for two, offering diners a more private meal.
- nook
smaller and cozier than an alcove; a nook can be created by furniture, while an alcove is typically part of the room's architecture
- recess
broader term that can describe any indentation in a surface, including outdoor walls or ceilings; not specific to indoor floor-level spaces
- niche
usually much smaller; designed for a statue, vase, or decorative object rather than for a person to occupy
文法句型
a + adj + alcove
alcove + prepositional phrase
用法筆記
Distinguish from 'niche' (usually smaller and designed to hold a decorative object) and 'recess' (which can refer to a space in an outdoor wall or ceiling surface). An alcove is a floor-level indoor space large enough for a person to sit or work in.