All 3 Uses of
alcove
in
1984, by Orwell
- To one side of it there was a shallow alcove in which Winston was now sitting, and which, when the flats were built, had probably been intended to hold bookshelves.†
p. 5.9
- By sitting in the alcove, and keeping well back, Winston was able to remain outside the range of the telescreen, so far as sight went.†
p. 6.0 *
- Then he went to the table in the alcove, sat down, and took the diary out of the drawer.†
p. 102.2
Definition:
a recessed or secluded space -- such as in a room or garden
The alcove of a room is a smaller room attached to a larger room and separated by an arch or other architectural feature other than a door.