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How do you spell Alcove?

Correct spelling

alcove

Remember the Arabic vault connection: AL-COVE ends with -ove like 'cove' or 'dove'

Why is alcove spelled this way?

From Arabic al-qubba, the vault. An alcove is a vaulted recess — architecture creating intimacy within a larger space.

Common misspellings of alcove

alcovalcoveralcowealkove

Example

She curled up with her book in the cozy reading alcove by the window.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell alcove?+
The correct spelling is "alcove". Remember the Arabic vault connection: AL-COVE ends with -ove like 'cove' or 'dove'
Is it alcov or alcove?+
The correct spelling is "alcove", not "alcov".

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