as in bay
a part of a body of water that extends beyond the general shoreline
a secluded cove that smugglers once used
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of cove
Book Now Napili Cove Villa (Maui) Photo: Courtesy of Airbnb
This Airbnb sits right upon a cove that’s just steps from a private beach.
—
Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 7 Dec. 2024
New wood casings made to resemble ones of the 1920s were put in around the windows, and existing cove plaster was kept and mimicked on the walls.
—Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 28 Nov. 2024
The release also promises personal coves within walking distance from guests' condos and beach homes.
—Chiara Kim, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
What to try: Bodrum offers something to all travelers — budget-friendly rooms in the hilly cove of Gündoğan (Catamaran Hotel) to 5-star resorts with white-sand beaches (Mandarin Oriental).
—Cuneyt Dil, Axios, 8 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for cove 
Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 7 Dec. 2024
New wood casings made to resemble ones of the 1920s were put in around the windows, and existing cove plaster was kept and mimicked on the walls.
—Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 28 Nov. 2024
The release also promises personal coves within walking distance from guests' condos and beach homes.
—Chiara Kim, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
What to try: Bodrum offers something to all travelers — budget-friendly rooms in the hilly cove of Gündoğan (Catamaran Hotel) to 5-star resorts with white-sand beaches (Mandarin Oriental).
—Cuneyt Dil, Axios, 8 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for cove
Thesaurus Entries Near cove
Cite this Entry
“Cove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cove. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share