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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Among the main-level highlights are a trio of seating areas, along with two offices, a formal dining room, and a gourmet kitchen boasting top-notch stainless appliances, a spacious eat-in island, a breakfast nook, and a secondary prep kitchen.
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 12 May 2025
Each level is also absolutely crawling with secret collectibles hidden in various nooks and crannies, which often tease you with a glimpse through a hole in some impassable wall or rock formation.
—ArsTechnica, 9 May 2025
The locales range from breakfast nooks in Long Beach, to drinks in Pasadena and savory treats along the way on the Westside and in Inglewood.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2025
Cooks dress them in a mixture of salt, fragrant citrus, and heady white pepper that seeps into every nook.
—Mike Jordan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 May 2025
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 12 May 2025
Each level is also absolutely crawling with secret collectibles hidden in various nooks and crannies, which often tease you with a glimpse through a hole in some impassable wall or rock formation.
—ArsTechnica, 9 May 2025
The locales range from breakfast nooks in Long Beach, to drinks in Pasadena and savory treats along the way on the Westside and in Inglewood.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2025
Cooks dress them in a mixture of salt, fragrant citrus, and heady white pepper that seeps into every nook.
—Mike Jordan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 May 2025
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“Nook.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nook. Accessed 24 May. 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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