nook

noun

ˈnu̇k How to pronounce nook (audio)
Synonyms of nook
1
chiefly Scotland : a right-angled corner
2
a
: an interior angle formed by two meeting walls
b
: a secluded or sheltered place or part
searched every nook and cranny
c
: a small often recessed section of a larger room
a breakfast nook

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Examples of nook in a Sentence

an old house full of nooks and crannies a cozy nook perfect for reading We found a shady nook under an old oak tree.
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The living room’s large enough to hold a sofa and a dining nook, and the bedroom can fit a king. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 6 July 2026 The nearby breakfast nook is wrapped in curved windows overlooking the gardens. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 July 2026 Always use gentle, soft tools like an old toothbrush to scrub away grime in tough corners or nooks, but avoid scrubbing harshly. — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 5 July 2026 Homeowners are going big on games tables, game nooks, and even game rooms designed expressly for analog pastimes such as Rummikub, chess, and now, mahjong. — Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for nook

Word History

Etymology

Middle English noke, nok

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of nook was in the 14th century

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nook

noun
ˈnu̇k How to pronounce nook (audio)
1
: an interior angle or corner formed usually by two walls
a chimney nook
2
: a sheltered or hidden place
a shady nook

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