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

Other highlights include a fireside living room with 11-foot-tall retractable glass walls, a formal dining area, family and game rooms, and a Poggenpohl kitchen equipped with a walk-in pantry and a breakfast nook. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2026

Its long, slender, and flexible upper beak is great for pulling food out of nooks and crannies. — Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 5 Nov. 2026

The primary suite has a walk-in closet, a workout nook and an ensuite bath with a dual vanity and a standalone soaking tub. — Saleema Syed, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2026

The dwelling’s main floor hosts a great room with two fireplaces, wall-to-wall pocket doors that open to the backyard, and a library nook. — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 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