How to Use cranny in a Sentence

cranny

noun
  • We explored every cranny of the old castle.
  • We saw strange, colorful creatures in the crannies of the reef while scuba diving.
  • Deeply browned with nooks and crannies that crisp and crunch.
    — Alex Delany, Bon Appétit, 14 June 2019
  • And there’s still more to see, more nooks and crannies, more places to go.
    — Glenn Whipp, latimes.com, 20 Feb. 2018
  • Look for chairs that don’t feature tiny nooks and crannies where food can get lost.
    — Jessica Booth, Parents, 15 Sep. 2023
  • Use a pipe cleaner to clear these holes out, and keep the car’s nooks and crannies dry.
    — Ben Wojdyla, Popular Mechanics, 21 Apr. 2023
  • Car putty will get into all of your car's nooks and crannies.
    — Nora Colomer, Fox News, 27 July 2024
  • There are nice touches filling many nooks and crannies along the route.
    — Steve Johnson, chicagotribune.com, 24 May 2017
  • Bikes were parked along the edge of every nook and cranny in the small parking lot.
    — Denise Coffey, courant.com, 19 Aug. 2019
  • Take a look at these sharks exploring the nooks and crannies in oceans around the world.
    — National Geographic, 28 July 2017
  • Every nook and cranny of the store is filled with unique and rare items of pop-culture past.
    — Evan Casey, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 19 Nov. 2019
  • In no time, spills will be gone and every nook and cranny of your microwave will sparkle and shine.
    — Alicia Chilton, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2022
  • Take a spin through every nook and cranny, and don’t be afraid to zoom in to get a closer look.
    — Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2017
  • There are little nooks and crannies where food can fall into, and the wood wasn’t easy to wipe down.
    — Jessica Booth, Parents, 15 Sep. 2023
  • So there are lots of nooks and crannies in a tumor that can trap small particles.
    — Chris Lee, Ars Technica, 17 Jan. 2018
  • Dreamy Whipped Frosting fills all the nooks and crannies.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
  • After that, use the crevice tool to reach crumbs and dust stuck between the seats and in the nooks and crannies.
    — Brigitt Earley, Good Housekeeping, 6 Mar. 2023
  • Testers also took note of removable parts and how many nooks and crannies there were to get to.
    — Jessica Booth, Parents, 10 July 2023
  • Use a tube pan for this recipe—a Bundt pan has too many nooks and crannies for this pillowy cake.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
  • Make sure to get it all, because there could be some shavings hiding in the nooks and crannies.
    — Ben Wojdyla, Popular Mechanics, 20 Sep. 2021
  • The blade lifts out of the bowl, and there aren’t any nooks or crannies where food can collect and get left behind.
    — Laura Denby, Parents, 29 Feb. 2024
  • As its name suggests, the restaurant is comprised of nooks and crannies carved out of the rock face.
    — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 9 July 2024
  • Don't stop with just empty corners in your home—fill other nooks and crannies with books, too.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2025
  • For tight areas, like the shower door tracks, use a toothbrush to scrub the nooks and crannies.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
  • For tight areas, like the shower door tracks, use a toothbrush to scrub the nooks and crannies.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
  • For one thing, the cake sticks to that two-piece mold, full of nooks and crannies, when it’s not prepped correctly.
    — Lisa Gutierrez april 3, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026
  • You are encouraged to eat them with your hands; the best way to pry the soft meat from the nooks and crannies of the bones.
    — Providence Cicero, The Seattle Times, 22 June 2017
  • After a few minutes, rinse the soap off, being sure to clear out any hard-to-reach nooks and crannies.
    — Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2024
  • There’s fountains, small areas to climb, and concealed nooks and crannies.
    — Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Ticks love nooks and crannies, so pay extra attention to damp spots such as your armpits or the backs of your knees.
    — Timmy Broderick, Scientific American, 14 June 2023

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