cove
word
/ˈkoʊv/
kohv
/kˈəʊv/
kohv
Definition
A small bay or curved part of a coast where the land forms a sheltered area, often with calm water.
Usage & Nuances
"Cove" is a geographic term, most commonly used for small, sheltered bays on a coast. It's mainly used in descriptions of nature, travel, or geography. Unlike "bay," a cove is usually much smaller and more enclosed. Not typically used in everyday conversation outside these contexts.
Spanish: ensenada - cala (costera)Portuguese (BR): enseada - pequena baíaPortuguese (PT): enseada - pequena baíaChinese (Simplified): 小海湾 - 小湾Chinese (Traditional): 小海灣 - 小灣Hindi: छोटी खाड़ीArabic: خَلِيج صَغِيرBengali: নিঃসৃত উপসাগর - ছোট নিরাপদ উপকূল (ভূগোল)Russian: бухта - залив (небольшой, укромный)Japanese: 入り江 - 小さな湾Vietnamese: vịnh nhỏ - eo vịnh (địa lý)Korean: 작은 만 - 후미Turkish: koy - küçük koyUrdu: خلیجی - چھوٹا سمندری کوناIndonesian: teluk kecil
Example Sentences
The boat is safe in the cove.
basic
We swam in a quiet cove near the beach.
basic
The children found seashells in the cove.
basic
Many tourists love taking photos of the sunrise over the cove.
natural
We stumbled upon a hidden cove and had the place all to ourselves.
natural
Let's have a picnic in the cove. It's always so peaceful there.
natural