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

The kitchen features premium Poggenpohl cabinetry, marble countertops, dual dishwashers, and a breakfast nook. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2026

Since moving in, each member of the family has found their favorite nooks. — Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2026

For the October 5, 2026, issue, the artist and architect Victoria Tentler-Krylov celebrates the flower district, one of New York’s most magical, verdant nooks. — Françoise Mouly, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026

The kitchen’s ample counter space will make NYT Cooking subscribers swoon, and the bedroom is large enough for both a king-size bed and a reading nook. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 28 Sep. 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