1
: a recessed place : concavity: such as
a
: an architectural member with a concave cross section
b
: a trough for concealed lighting at the upper part of a wall
2
: a small sheltered inlet or bay
3
a
: a deep recess or small valley in the side of a mountain
b
: a level area sheltered by hills or mountains
Synonyms
Examples of cove in a Sentence
Noun (1)
a secluded cove that smugglers once used
Recent Examples on the Web
Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 16 May 2024
The lush landscaping and intricate carvings continues throughout the springs with dozens of Disney characters hidden (and not-so-hidden) in coves and grottos spread from the entrance to the new Tokyo DisneySea Fantasy Springs Hotel.
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2024
In other places, the contractor is filling in space behind the seawall, at one spot eliminating a small cove loved by beachgoers.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2024
There’s big open water and isolated coves, quiet marshes and long channels.
—Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 10 May 2024
Some are sandy coves, washed out of the schist coastline by the English Channel, while others are tidal, emerging along estuary creeks and river valleys.
—Jo Rodgers, Vogue, 3 May 2024
Below them, harbor seals appeared in the backwash of coves.
—Elaine Glusac, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2024
From natural pools to secret coves to white sand beaches, Corsica is known for its pristine turquoise coastline.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2024
Each villa has more than 1,200 square feet of living space and is set within a super secluded cove, with a verdant rainforest in the back and turquoise waters out the front, providing the utmost privacy for guests.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2024
Noun
This cove in Baja looks like a washing machine on the surface, but underneath, the sea is calm.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 16 May 2024
The lush landscaping and intricate carvings continues throughout the springs with dozens of Disney characters hidden (and not-so-hidden) in coves and grottos spread from the entrance to the new Tokyo DisneySea Fantasy Springs Hotel.
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2024
In other places, the contractor is filling in space behind the seawall, at one spot eliminating a small cove loved by beachgoers.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2024
There’s big open water and isolated coves, quiet marshes and long channels.
—Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 10 May 2024
Some are sandy coves, washed out of the schist coastline by the English Channel, while others are tidal, emerging along estuary creeks and river valleys.
—Jo Rodgers, Vogue, 3 May 2024
Below them, harbor seals appeared in the backwash of coves.
—Elaine Glusac, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2024
From natural pools to secret coves to white sand beaches, Corsica is known for its pristine turquoise coastline.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2024
Each villa has more than 1,200 square feet of living space and is set within a super secluded cove, with a verdant rainforest in the back and turquoise waters out the front, providing the utmost privacy for guests.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2024
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“Cove.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cove. Accessed 19 May. 2024.
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