alcove

Definitions

A recess in the wall of a room, typically shaped like an arch.

A small, secluded area or sheltered nook within a larger space or garden.

Examples

The cozy reading nook was tucked away in a small alcove off the main library.

They decided to place a decorative statue in the arched alcove at the end of the hallway.

Synonyms

niche recess bay nook cubbyhole corner hollow

Antonyms

projection bulge protuberance extension prominence outgrowth ledge