cove

noun
UK: /kəʊv/
US: /koʊv/

  1. A small sheltered bay.

    1. We swam in a small cove near the rocks.
    2. The hidden cove provided a safe haven from the storm for the small fishing boats.

  2. A recess or enclosed space that is part of a larger room or area.

    1. They sat in a cozy cove by the fireplace.
    2. The restaurant features a romantic dining cove tucked away from the main floor.

Synonyms

bay shelter alcove inlet harbor creek nook
cove verb

  1. To shelter or protect, as if in a cove.

    1. The trees cove the house from the wind.
    2. The dense forest seemed to cove the village, shielding it from aerial view.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "cove" in English means: A small sheltered bay., A recess or enclosed space that is part of a larger room or area..

The phonetic transcription of "cove" is /kəʊv/ in British English and /koʊv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "cove": bay, shelter, alcove, inlet, harbor, creek, nook.

Example usage of "cove": "We swam in a small cove near the rocks.". More examples on the page.