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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There are 14 guest rooms and plenty of cozy nooks, including a dining room, bar, lounge, and a spa.
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Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
Toss this beanbag chair on the floor and use it as a giant pillow during TV marathons, or plop it down in your favorite nook and curl up with a good book.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2025
The kitchen has been completely reworked with Sub-Zero and Viking appliances, a wine cellar, an ice maker, and a breakfast nook that feels more townhouse than co-op.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2025
Now, outside their natural habitat, the beetles turn to the nooks and crannies of modern homes and structures for winter hibernation.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 29 Oct. 2025
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Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
Toss this beanbag chair on the floor and use it as a giant pillow during TV marathons, or plop it down in your favorite nook and curl up with a good book.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2025
The kitchen has been completely reworked with Sub-Zero and Viking appliances, a wine cellar, an ice maker, and a breakfast nook that feels more townhouse than co-op.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2025
Now, outside their natural habitat, the beetles turn to the nooks and crannies of modern homes and structures for winter hibernation.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 29 Oct. 2025
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“Nook.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nook. Accessed 3 Nov. 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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