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

Muldoon, who was a professor at Princeton for nearly 40 years, turned a narrow nook in the living room into his workstation. —Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 7 Feb. 2026

But in the pint-sized alcove near the TV is a cozy reading nook with a large pillow and faux fur rug to lay on while reclining on other pillows. —Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026

Architectural Accents Many homes, especially older ones, feature unique nooks, corners, and recessed portions of walls. —Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 6 Feb. 2026

Just off the kitchen is a cheerful breakfast nook topped with skylights, inviting you to linger on weekend mornings. —Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 6 Feb. 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