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

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Lanna Kingdom style architecture blends into the lush landscaping, and somehow, every area of the property feels like its own intimate nook where you are shielded from other guests for true privacy and relaxation. —Livia Caligor, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2025

For example, my mom and I have noticed that modern mountain hotels often feature a lot of natural woods and have intimate nooks draped with plush fabrics. —Leala King, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2025

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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