nook

noun \ ˈnu̇k \

|Updated on: 16 Jun 2018

Examples: nook in a Sentence

Definition of nook

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

See nook defined for English-language learners

See nook defined for kids

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 of nook from the Web

Nearby is a breakfast nook and a wet bar with another refrigerator and sink.

— janet eastman, OregonLive.com, "Dreamy orphaned dome home, finally completed, is for sale (photos)," 31 May 2018
It is threaded with heavy brick arches that support the structure, but Ballinger managed to turn those nooks into cozy huddle rooms.

— inga saffron, Philly.com, "Remember that 'Real World' house? It's now a sleek tech headquarters," 3 May 2018
Typical to Spanish-style houses, her home is made up of quirky, smaller rooms — such as, a tiny bathroom under the stairs, a breakfast nook and a butler’s pantry.

— danielle fox, ELLE Decor, "Kim Kardashian’s Stylist Simone Harouche Is Now An Interior Designer, Too," 6 Apr. 2018
The home features a cozy family room with fireplace, a breakfast nook and formal dining room.

— maureen c. gilmer, Indianapolis Star, "Hot Property: English Tudor gives a royal feel inside," 12 Jan. 2018
For buyers with an extended family, a 625-square-foot in-law apartment features hardwood floors, a breakfast nook, and a full bath.

— nate owen, courant.com, "Property of the Week: 2910 Mountain Road, Suffield," 18 Aug. 2017
According to Lengel, Jimmy Carter’s daughter Amy had a treehouse built on the White House grounds, while Chelsea Clinton made herself a secluded breakfast nook.

— morgan evans, Town & Country, "What Barron Trump Can Expect When He Moves Into the White House," 5 June 2017
Even someone as connected as Carpenter says finding a frontman who knows all of IndyCar’s nooks and crannies is critical.

— jim ayello, Indianapolis Star, "So you want to enter the Indy 500?," 24 May 2018
The 68,000-square-foot building will include 21 classrooms, offices, a book store, study nooks, and a vending and lounge area.

— karen farkas, cleveland.com, "University of Akron to collaborate with new neighbor Stark State College," 3 May 2018

These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'nook.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Origin and Etymology of nook

Middle English noke, nok

NEW! Time Traveler

First Known Use: 14th century

in the meaning defined at sense 1

See Words from the same year

nook Synonyms

Synonyms

alcove, niche, recess;

Related Words

corner, cranny, cubbyhole;

cubicle;

dent, embrasure, indent, indentation, indenture;

Other Architecture Terms

buttress, casita, cornice, fanlight, garret, lintel, parapet, pilaster, plinth

NOOK Defined for English Language Learners

nook

noun

Definition of nook for English Language Learners

: a small space or corner that is inside something
: a part of a room (such as a corner) that is used for a specific purpose
: a quiet place that is sheltered by a tree, rock, etc.

NOOK Defined for Kids

nook

noun \ ˈnu̇k \

Definition of nook for Students

1 : an inner corner

a chimney nook

2 : a sheltered or hidden place

Or she could crawl through the hedge and emerge in some sheltered garden nook where neither Mrs. Tifton nor anyone else would be likely to see her.
—Jeanne Birdsall, The Penderwicks