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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Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Like most beaches on this list, the waters are crystal clear, but what makes this coastline especially unique is its natural cove, which creates sheltered, shallow pools for swimming and exploring.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 27 July 2025
The nature preserve at 100 Cove Spring Road is another option for an outdoor adventure, with three areas to explore: lower cove, upper cove and the wetlands.
—Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 26 July 2025
Crowds fill bleachers overlooking a glassy cove of water, watching timber sports athletes from all over the world swing axes, wield crosscut saws, and sprint across floating logs.
—Maayan Silver, NPR, 25 July 2025
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Noun
Trails trace shorelines, revealing beautiful and craggy coves and harbor seals sunbathing on rocks.
—Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Like most beaches on this list, the waters are crystal clear, but what makes this coastline especially unique is its natural cove, which creates sheltered, shallow pools for swimming and exploring.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 27 July 2025
The nature preserve at 100 Cove Spring Road is another option for an outdoor adventure, with three areas to explore: lower cove, upper cove and the wetlands.
—Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 26 July 2025
Crowds fill bleachers overlooking a glassy cove of water, watching timber sports athletes from all over the world swing axes, wield crosscut saws, and sprint across floating logs.
—Maayan Silver, NPR, 25 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for cove
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“Cove.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cove. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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