nooks

plural of nook
as in alcoves
a hollowed-out space in a wall books filled every nook in the literature professor's house

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Recent Examples of nooks Tucked in nooks under staircases, in front of fireplaces and on the walls, there are John Chamberlain sculptures, George Condo paintings, a taxidermy’d bunny by Maurizio Cattelan — but of course, these won’t transfer with it. — Kim Velsey, Curbed, 21 Oct. 2026 The Heeler family home is recreated in uncanny detail—from Bandit’s armchair to the backyard barbecue—with interactive games led by a cheeky garden gnome named Rhonda, music, and secret nooks that delight kids and grown-ups. — Alli Forde, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2026 Step into the workplaces of artists like potter Paul Eshelman and several others in the towns and scenic nooks surrounding Galena. — Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 14 Oct. 2026 At the offices, Karp steered me briskly past open-plan tables and upholstered nooks, past signage announcing corporate fun. — Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026 This resort is a fantastic place for sun-seekers to unwind amidst lush Mediterranean scrub, rocky nooks, translucent waters, and thalasso pools. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 Since moving in, each member of the family has found their favorite nooks. — Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2026 Sade’s apartment, a treasure trove of one-of-a-kind collectibles and vintage furniture in Manhattan’s Lower East Side, is full of cozy nooks—factor in bowls of spaghetti pomodoro, and it’s guaranteed to be a party. — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2026 London’s Heathrow Airport has cozy but well-trafficked little nooks along their moving walkways. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 17 Sep. 2026
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Noun
  • There were no bedrooms, just sleeping alcoves set into the walls.
    — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Incorporating antique finds, greenery, and utilizing your home’s quirky features, like alcoves and nooks, are just a few of the ways your home is set apart from the rest on the block.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Jackdaw to have limited impact on energy bills The British government has faced criticism from some corners that its climate policies have hurt industry and energy security.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The store’s furniture is entirely by female designers and architects, from Gae Aulenti, whose Stringe sofas are arranged into living room-like corners, to Patricia Urquiola, as well as Linde Freyatangelder, Stine Gam and Eny Lee Parker.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026

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“Nooks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nooks. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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