Synonyms
Examples of cranny in a Sentence
We saw strange, colorful creatures in the crannies of the reef while scuba diving.
We explored every cranny of the old castle.
Recent Examples on the Web
Get into the nooks and crannies First, remove your phone’s case and accessories.
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Fox News, 14 Nov. 2023
The pliable gels easily get into hard-to-reach nooks and crannies to remove dust and other debris.
—Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2023
Hand rakes can clean tight spaces, which is especially handy when trying to rake up thin pine needles, which have a tendency to pile up in small nooks and crannies.
—Gabriel Morgan, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2023
Place plates in the lower rack and stack pots and pans with the opening facing downward or at an angle so the spray arms can reach all the nooks and crannies.
—Susan Hall Mahon, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2023
Enveloped in neutral hues and warmth and adorned with stone tables, rattan seating, and grand tree planters, guests found themselves in awe of unexpected nooks and crannies, such as the bathroom or the fitting rooms.
—Jamila Stewart, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2023
Cuckoo clocks, masks, wind chimes, garden gnomes and African sculptures adorned every cranny, creating the impression of a collector’s frenzy.
—Roger Cohen Avishag Shaar-Yashuv, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2023
Attempts were made to record it, but ultimately the Replacements disappeared once more into the crannies of rock history, their ongoing legacy now powered by generational word-of-mouth and the occasional high-profile sync in films such as Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.
—Jonathan Cohen, Spin, 21 Sep. 2023
Look for chairs that don’t feature tiny nooks and crannies where food can get lost.
—Jessica Booth, Parents, 15 Sep. 2023
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Fox News, 14 Nov. 2023
The pliable gels easily get into hard-to-reach nooks and crannies to remove dust and other debris.
—Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2023
Hand rakes can clean tight spaces, which is especially handy when trying to rake up thin pine needles, which have a tendency to pile up in small nooks and crannies.
—Gabriel Morgan, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2023
Place plates in the lower rack and stack pots and pans with the opening facing downward or at an angle so the spray arms can reach all the nooks and crannies.
—Susan Hall Mahon, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2023
Enveloped in neutral hues and warmth and adorned with stone tables, rattan seating, and grand tree planters, guests found themselves in awe of unexpected nooks and crannies, such as the bathroom or the fitting rooms.
—Jamila Stewart, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2023
Cuckoo clocks, masks, wind chimes, garden gnomes and African sculptures adorned every cranny, creating the impression of a collector’s frenzy.
—Roger Cohen Avishag Shaar-Yashuv, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2023
Attempts were made to record it, but ultimately the Replacements disappeared once more into the crannies of rock history, their ongoing legacy now powered by generational word-of-mouth and the occasional high-profile sync in films such as Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.
—Jonathan Cohen, Spin, 21 Sep. 2023
Look for chairs that don’t feature tiny nooks and crannies where food can get lost.
—Jessica Booth, Parents, 15 Sep. 2023
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English crany, from Middle French cren, cran notch
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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The first known use of cranny was
in the 15th century
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“Cranny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cranny. Accessed 28 Nov. 2023.
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