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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Suction power, an extra large dust cup, a detachable handle for slurping up dust and debris in nooks and crannies have all earned it major points with the Amazon crowd.—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025 Auloea Portable Mini Car Vacuum Cleaner Tackling messes in the car isn’t always easy—awkward spaces and small nooks and crannies skillfully hide dirt, debris, and more that are nearly invisible to the naked eye.—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025 This handheld vacuum cleaner includes a scrubber brush and crevice tool, which come in handy for getting into hard-to-reach nooks and crannies, like a child’s high chair, car seat, or even the car upholstery.—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2025 Never fear, there are still plenty of nooks and crannies to hold your butter, maple syrup, fruit, and other toppings.—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cranny
Word History
Etymology
Middle English crany, from Middle French cren, cran notch
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