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
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Examples of cove in a Sentence
Noun (1)
a secluded cove that smugglers once used
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Ann Abel, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Villa Avellana Who Stays There: Tech entrepreneurs, bank CEOs, music producers, and entertainers
The Property: A modern, teak-and-glass villa on a secluded cove with red land crabs, white egrets, and turtle nests.
—Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
In the coves, attendees can watch performances and have food and merchandise delivered in minutes.
—Chiara Kim, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
Nature lovers can explore numerous trails or relax in secluded coves.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Sardinia is ringed with coves lapped by translucent turquoise water, soft white sand beaches and some of the warmest swimming conditions in the region, as balmy as 80 degrees in summer.
—Ann Abel, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Villa Avellana Who Stays There: Tech entrepreneurs, bank CEOs, music producers, and entertainers
The Property: A modern, teak-and-glass villa on a secluded cove with red land crabs, white egrets, and turtle nests.
—Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
In the coves, attendees can watch performances and have food and merchandise delivered in minutes.
—Chiara Kim, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
Nature lovers can explore numerous trails or relax in secluded coves.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
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“Cove.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cove. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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