NYT Dictionary
ALCOVE
/ˈæl.koʊv/NounVerbAL-coveal-cove · 2 syllablesGrade 7
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025
Meaning
A small recessed area set off from a larger room.
Etymology
Origin: French
From French alcôve, from Spanish alcoba or Portuguese alcova, from Arabic القُبَّة (al-qubba, “vault, chamber with vaulted roof”). Doublet of qubba.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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