Alcove

n.	1.	(Arch.) A recessed portion of a room, or a small room opening into a larger one; especially, a recess to contain a bed; a lateral recess in a library.
	2.	A small ornamental building with seats, or an arched seat, in a pleasure ground; a garden bower.
	3.	Any natural recess analogous to an alcove or recess in an apartment. The youthful wanderers found a wild alcove. - Falconer.

Noun

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alcove - a small recess opening off a larger room Synonyms: bay

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