- plural of alcove.
alcoves
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Cubicles and alcoves don’t eliminate teamwork, but simply give employees a dedicated space to concentrate, recharge and hold quiet conversations without disrupting others.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 5, 2026
Once the bodies were inside, the openings of the alcoves were lined with bricks.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 20, 2023
My summers were spent oscillating between New Jersey beaches and the blast-chilled alcoves of my local library, reading about tornadoes, Greek mythology and Count Olaf.
From Salon ● Oct. 30, 2023
It’s a magical environment that works as an extension of the house, filled with shade, wildlife and private alcoves, including a pathway to a bunny hutch.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2022
The cellar was large, full of nooks and shadowed alcoves where a man could be alone.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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