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
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.
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Costway Oversized Rattan Egg Chair This oversized egg chair will create a cozy outdoor nook.
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Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
The group continues to accept books, toys, puzzles and games for its flash sales and book nook in the front corner of the library.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
The studio’s open-plan layout allows for remarkable vistas of the Nochty River and the Doune of Invernochty, which can be savored from bed, the living space (just across from the fireplace), or the cozy dining nook.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2025
The Aubrey Hall Tree has plenty of hooks for jackets, backpacks, and pet leashes, while exposed storage compartments offer the perfect nooks for shoes, hats, and other everyday items.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2025
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Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
The group continues to accept books, toys, puzzles and games for its flash sales and book nook in the front corner of the library.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
The studio’s open-plan layout allows for remarkable vistas of the Nochty River and the Doune of Invernochty, which can be savored from bed, the living space (just across from the fireplace), or the cozy dining nook.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2025
The Aubrey Hall Tree has plenty of hooks for jackets, backpacks, and pet leashes, while exposed storage compartments offer the perfect nooks for shoes, hats, and other everyday items.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2025
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“Nook.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nook. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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nook
noun1
: an interior angle or corner formed usually by two walls
a chimney nook
2
: a sheltered or hidden place
a shady nook
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