as in bay
a part of a body of water that extends beyond the general shoreline
a secluded cove that smugglers once used
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of cove
Only recently were people allowed to visit Sazan’s stunning coves on boat tours.
—
The Dial, 12 June 2025
Throughout hunt, chase and combat, Maclean and Ryan feature wide shots of enemies trudging across lakes and coves that suggest tribal movement across continents.
—Armond White, National Review, 4 June 2025
Why Book: For easy access to the Maddalena Islands, minus the crowds
Where: Cala Capra Bay, just outside Palau, northern Sardinia
Tucked into a quiet cove and surrounded by pines, wildflowers, and stone paths, Hotel Capo d'Orso feels hidden in the best way.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Rent a pontoon for a sunset ride or launch your kayak for a solo paddle into peaceful coves.
—West Virginia Tourism, AFAR Media, 15 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for cove
The Dial, 12 June 2025
Throughout hunt, chase and combat, Maclean and Ryan feature wide shots of enemies trudging across lakes and coves that suggest tribal movement across continents.
—Armond White, National Review, 4 June 2025
Why Book: For easy access to the Maddalena Islands, minus the crowds
Where: Cala Capra Bay, just outside Palau, northern Sardinia
Tucked into a quiet cove and surrounded by pines, wildflowers, and stone paths, Hotel Capo d'Orso feels hidden in the best way.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Rent a pontoon for a sunset ride or launch your kayak for a solo paddle into peaceful coves.
—West Virginia Tourism, AFAR Media, 15 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for cove
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cove
Noun
-
The brand’s signature high-definition cardigans came depicting Hawaiian islands and secluded bays, making for beautiful pieces that could double as wearable postcards.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
3 July 2025
-
The bay laurels, in fact, are making a major comeback after the 2021 freeze.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Noun
-
With 17 miles of sandy beaches and North America’s most diverse estuary, the Indian River Lagoon, there are plenty of budget-conscious activities for visitors.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2025
-
Newsom insists that the project is needed to increase the reliability of delta water deliveries as climate change alters Sierra snowpack runoff and the sea level rises, making the vast estuary more salty.—
George Skelton,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Cove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cove. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share