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

• alcove
• niche
• recess

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 dining room’s most unique feature is the hidden reading nook with a daybed, wall sconce lighting and curtains. —David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 19 Apr. 2025

The Bookshop Nestled in East Nashville, this book nook offers a café, plenty of books, and of course, Kirke’s memoir, Wild West Village. —Eva Fedderly, Architectural Digest, 18 Apr. 2025

The nonstick coating also ensures that neither a corner nor a crumb sticks to the pan’s many nooks and crannies, which also makes cleanup a breeze. —Toni Sutton, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025

There’s plenty of prep space for those who love to cook, eat-in dining at the end of the island, and a casual breakfast nook for quick everyday meals. —Emma Reynolds, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025

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