rincon
9.9
A small quiet corner in nature to sit or rest
- noun
- US
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rincon
- The artist painted a hidden rincon of the valley, full of wildflowers.
Examples
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Look at that hidden rincon by the waterfall!
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They found a peaceful rincon in the park to have their picnic.
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We enjoyed reading in a quiet rincon by the window on rainy days.
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What a lovely rincon this is!
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They found a peaceful rincon in the park to have their picnic.
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The artist painted a hidden rincon of the valley, full of wildflowers.
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We enjoyed reading in a quiet rincon by the window on rainy days.
Synonyms
corner
vsrincon
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4.2
A quiet remote part of a country or place
is smaller and tied to natural spots rather than broadly remote
retreat
vsrincon
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4.2
A quiet place where you can relax alone
is usually a small natural nook, not primarily for relaxation
shadowy corner
vsrincon
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3.7
A dim part of a room or place where people cannot see well
is a small secluded area in natural surroundings rather than dimly lit
How Secluded
Surface Forms
Etymology
Rincon comes from Spanish rincón, which means 'corner'. Think of a quiet 'corner' in a park or valley where you can hide and rest, so rincon means a small, peaceful spot in nature.