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
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.
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Custom built-in closets, heated floors, marble bathroom detailing and a tiny cat nook carved directly into the wall showcase the thoughtful touches added throughout the space.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 30 Nov. 2025
There is an open-concept layout with unreserved desks, plus small nooks and rooms for private calls or meetings.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Nov. 2025
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2025
There are nooks in each hall, similar to residential-advisor rooms in dorms, where caretakers can stay while providing supportive services like cooking assistance and sleep monitoring (for those prone to seizures).
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2025
Custom built-in closets, heated floors, marble bathroom detailing and a tiny cat nook carved directly into the wall showcase the thoughtful touches added throughout the space.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 30 Nov. 2025
There is an open-concept layout with unreserved desks, plus small nooks and rooms for private calls or meetings.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Nov. 2025
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“Nook.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nook. Accessed 8 Dec. 2025.
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nook
noun1
: an interior angle or corner formed usually by two walls
a chimney nook
2
: a sheltered or hidden place
a shady nook
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