We saw strange, colorful creatures in the crannies of the reef while scuba diving.
We explored every cranny of the old castle.
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All the extras make for a lot of nooks and crannies for any leaky food or spilled beer to get into.—Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Aug. 2025 Select a model with minimal nooks and crannies that can be easily wiped down, rinsed and dried.—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 July 2025 Much like Odyssey, exploring or creating nooks and crannies across levels can lead to secret Banandium Gems or hidden challenges.—Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025 Even tiny crevices or tears can lead to a problem in no time, as bacteria can get caught in those nooks and crannies.—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 17 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for cranny
Word History
Etymology
Middle English crany, from Middle French cren, cran notch
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