as in bay
a part of a body of water that extends beyond the general shoreline
a secluded cove that smugglers once used
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Recent Examples of cove
On the rocky coasts of northwestern Australia, small coves are submerged with the tides.
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2025
This fishing village has pristine stretches of sandy beach and picturesque coves.
—Chris Dong, AFAR Media, 13 Mar. 2025
Add sconces to the room and lighting under shower benches, in shelving and cove sections of the ceiling.
—Adam Shell, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
Set between two rocky points in a private cove, this beach feels like a little oasis with calm, turquoise water ideal for swimming and paddleboarding.
—Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 14 Mar. 2025
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2025
This fishing village has pristine stretches of sandy beach and picturesque coves.
—Chris Dong, AFAR Media, 13 Mar. 2025
Add sconces to the room and lighting under shower benches, in shelving and cove sections of the ceiling.
—Adam Shell, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
Set between two rocky points in a private cove, this beach feels like a little oasis with calm, turquoise water ideal for swimming and paddleboarding.
—Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 14 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cove
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“Cove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cove. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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