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
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
In their native East Asian habitats, the insects hibernate through the winter in the nooks and crannies of natural structures like cliffs, Liesch.
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Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2024
Then, use the window as a mood board for the rest of your nook's decor.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2024
Other highlights include a rear family room that opens to a covered loggia equipped with a barbecue station and an adjacent kitchen outfitted with a central island and a breakfast nook.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2024
This breakfast nook in this Oak Hill, Tennessee home uses a bold and dramatic wallpaper on one wall to great effect.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2024
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Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2024
Then, use the window as a mood board for the rest of your nook's decor.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2024
Other highlights include a rear family room that opens to a covered loggia equipped with a barbecue station and an adjacent kitchen outfitted with a central island and a breakfast nook.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2024
This breakfast nook in this Oak Hill, Tennessee home uses a bold and dramatic wallpaper on one wall to great effect.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Nook.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nook. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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nook
noun1
: 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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