alcove

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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.

A small ornamental building with seats, or an arched seat, in a pleasure ground; a garden bower.

Any natural recess analogous to an alcove or recess in an apartment.

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Act 2 A handsome room with an alcove, a dressing room on the left, a door in the background (leading to the servants' quarters) and a window at the side. Source: Internet

In this case, the author of 11 books was sequestered in an alcove of her attic. Source: Internet

As a result, he was frequently sent to the "alcove", a punishment cell reserved for disobedient students. Source: Internet

He took over a small alcove with wicker chairs just outside his room, and turned it into his private living room, where he entertained his friends and important literary figures. Source: Internet

If you are able to get out at some point and find yourself in search of beauty, you can find it in an alcove in South Tel Aviv where a cluster of Zim shipping containers are located. Source: Internet

An alcove inside an upscale sports bar might be the last place that one expects to be guided through the basics of an acrylic portrait of a flowering rosebud. Source: Internet

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