Alcove /(?; 277)/

Al·cove

Alcove

n.
  1. A recessed portion of a room, or a small room opening into a larger one; especially, a recess to contain a bed; a lateral recess in a library. (Arch.)
  2. A small ornamental building with seats, or an arched seat, in a pleasure ground; a garden bower.
  3. Any natural recess analogous to an alcove or recess in an apartment.
    The youthful wanderers found a wild alcove.