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al·cove

alcove

 
 
pronunciation:
ael kov
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part of speech: noun
definition: a partly enclosed area of a room.
We keep our telephone in an alcove off of the kitchen.
synonyms:
niche, nook, recess
similar words:
booth, cavity, corner, cove, stall
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