nook
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noun \ˈnu̇k\Definition of NOOK
1
chiefly Scottish : 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>
See Examples of NOOK
- an old house full of nooks and crannies
- a cozy nook perfect for reading
- We found a shady nook under an old oak tree.
Origin of NOOK
Middle English noke, nok
First Known Use: 14th century
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