nook

noun

ˈnu̇k 

1

chiefly Scotland : a right-angled corner

2

a

: an interior angle formed by two meeting walls

b

: a secluded or sheltered place or part

searched every nook and cranny

c

: a small often recessed section of a larger room

a breakfast nook

Synonyms of nook

• alcove
• corner

Examples of nook in a Sentence

an old house full of nooks and crannies

a cozy nook perfect for reading

We found a shady nook under an old oak tree.

Recent Examples on the Web

Instead, fog clung to every nook and crevice of the glacial hulks surrounding us. — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026

The larger, at about 875 square feet, has a sleeping nook, bathroom, and covered porch overlooking the river upstream, while the second, with roughly 520 square feet, includes a bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, living area, and fireplace. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2026

Tucked in nooks under staircases, in front of fireplaces and on the walls, there are John Chamberlain sculptures, George Condo paintings, a taxidermy’d bunny by Maurizio Cattelan — but of course, these won’t transfer with it. — Kim Velsey, Curbed, 21 Oct. 2026

The wave-like architecture of the banquets means each nook of the restaurant feels private. — Khushbu Shah, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English noke, nok

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing nook

• every nook and cranny

Rhymes for nook

• book
• brook
• crook
• hook
• look
• mook
• rook
• shook
• snook
• stook
• took
• betook

Kids Definition

nook

noun

ˈnu̇k 

1

: an interior angle or corner formed usually by two walls

a chimney nook

2

: a sheltered or hidden place

a shady nook