Definition of nooknext
as in alcove
a hollowed-out space in a wall books filled every nook in the literature professor's house

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Recent Examples of nook There’s also an eat-in breakfast nook for casual meals. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2026 Then West rolls over, bringing his arms into his chest and hiding his face in the nook between Ben’s shapely arm and the sun lounger. Brian Moylan, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2026 The teeth dig into the nooks and crannies of the host animal's skin, while the lip forms an airtight, watertight seal. Ben Coxworth march 11, New Atlas, 11 Mar. 2026 My family often starts the day at the kitchen nook. Nicholas Tampio, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nook
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Noun
  • At Cala Cavone—a jut of rock fringed with crashing waves—self-service loungers, espresso, and snacks are stored in an alcove in the cliff.
    Kristina Kasparian, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
  • The arched alcove in the bedroom and botanical wallpaper in the bathroom are delightful touches.
    Payton Turkeltaub, Vogue, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Just a few weeks before, in January, federal immigration officers stood menacingly on the corner of Maple Avenue and 11th Street.
    Lilliam Rivera, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Lush greenery springs from every corner and a team of chefs are hard at work behind the counter in the sleek open kitchen.
    The Week UK, TheWeek, 12 Mar. 2026

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“Nook.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nook. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.

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