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
Examples of cove in a Sentence
Noun (1)
a secluded cove that smugglers once used
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Angel Saunders, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Stanley's team placed debris traps along the shore and in coves to prevent the debris from floating away.
—Asher Redd, FOXNews.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Sirena, a clifftop bar and restaurant, serves fresh seafood with stunning views of the private beach cove.
—Livia Hengel, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Vertical lines on the supercar’s deeply scalloped door coves give it a sense of acceleration, even while standing still, and reflect the handsome bronze of the car’s custom wheels.
—Brett Berk, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The deceased had gone fishing Monday, April 21 night with a friend near a cove called Mouth of the Creek, but lost his balance while attempting to bring up the anchor to drive back to the boat ramp, WTVM reported.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Stanley's team placed debris traps along the shore and in coves to prevent the debris from floating away.
—Asher Redd, FOXNews.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Sirena, a clifftop bar and restaurant, serves fresh seafood with stunning views of the private beach cove.
—Livia Hengel, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Vertical lines on the supercar’s deeply scalloped door coves give it a sense of acceleration, even while standing still, and reflect the handsome bronze of the car’s custom wheels.
—Brett Berk, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2025
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“Cove.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cove. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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