nook

noun \ ˈnu̇k \

|Updated on: 14 Jul 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

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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

With access to the formal dining room and French doors opening to a side porch, the breakfast nook is also the location of a lovely staircase that leads to the second-floor bonus room.

— lisa zapalac, Houston Chronicle, "Craftsman-style bungalow offers Heights charm," 24 June 2018
That also reduces the nooks and crannies where fungus can hide, says Jenna Rushing, a nail technician at the Hammer and Nails, a mani-pedi salon for men with locations nationwide.

— max berlinger, The Seattle Times, "Guys, before you switch to sandals, check out your feet," 21 June 2018
The party nook was such a hit that two alleyways will be decorated this year and feature music by the HepKats and Zach Hornung.

— vickie snow jurkowski, Daily Southtown, "Music, street performers and gumbo help turn Joliet into New Orleans North," 31 May 2018
These days nearly every box, shelf, and nook and cranny in the store has been taken over by music and related paraphernalia.

— ryan smith, Chicago Reader, "Will the music finally stop at Recycled Records in Springfield?," 30 May 2018
From there, the festival might be a little hard to navigate, on two outdoor stages in sight of City Hall, in the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium and in other nooks and crannies around the Civic Center Plaza.

— peter hartlaub, San Francisco Chronicle, "What the Clusterfest? The Chronicle’s guide to navigating the comedy festival — banana stand included," 25 May 2018
The main pool is large and has nooks and crannies for everyone, including a sandy beach for young kids.

— dawn gilbertson, azcentral, "Best Phoenix, Scottsdale summer hotel and resort deals for 2018," 15 May 2018
Next to the retail counter is a nook for consuming the treats, where people perch on metal stools at marble counters adorned with little flower arrangements.

— devra first, BostonGlobe.com, "Sweets and the city: A visit to Magnolia Bakery," 12 Apr. 2018
For that reason, stunning light fixtures over islands, the breakfast nook and the sink are important.

— jessica cumberbatch anderson, ELLE Decor, "7 Simple Kitchen Renovation Ideas To Make The Space Look Expensive," 20 June 2016

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Origin and Etymology of nook

Middle English noke, nok

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First Known Use: 14th century

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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