Niche (6)
'niche' is the definition.
(synonyms)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for recess that I've seen before include "(Political) holiday" , "Adjourn, rise" , "Temporary break from work" , "bay" , "Small area off the main area" .)
'niche' is the definition.
(alcove is a kind of niche)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for alcove that I've seen before include "corner" , "Recess in a small room or wall" , "sheltered spot" , "Recessed area" , "Small opening - a clove (anag)" .)
'niche' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for nook that I've seen before include "Interior angle formed where two walls meet" , "Recess offering seclusion" , "Cranny or niche" , "Sheltered and secluded place" , "Comfortable corner" .)