cranny

noun

cran·​ny ˈkra-nē 

plural crannies

1

: a small break or slit : crevice

2

: an obscure nook or corner

crannied

ˈkra-nēd 

adjective

Synonyms of cranny

• crevice
• fissure

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

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

Wood Sidey recommends using water and wild dish soap with a soft bristle brush to get into the grooves as a porous material with lots of nooks and crannies. —Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026

With the old-money aesthetic, no space is left untouched, and those little corners and crannies of traditional layouts are once again being celebrated—and decorated. —Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026

With its petite size, the light can fill up empty nooks and crannies while perfectly illuminating them. —Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 23 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English crany, from Middle French cren, cran notch

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing cranny

• every nook and cranny

Rhymes for cranny

• canny
• fanny
• grannie
• granny
• nannie
• nanny
• tympani
• uncanny

Kids Definition

cranny

noun

cran·​ny ˈkran-ē 

plural crannies

: a small break or slit (as in a cliff)