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

Use a tube pan for this recipe—a Bundt pan has too many nooks and crannies for this pillowy cake. —Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026

The study, maybe the city’s most high-taste study imaginable, has Prouvé tables and a Steven Parrino behind the reading nook. —Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 28 Feb. 2026

This lamp has an ultraslim frame, ideal for a narrow bedroom or tight reading nook. —Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 27 Feb. 2026

Among the highlights is a double-height living room boasting a linear fireplace and pocketing doors spilling outside, plus an eat-in kitchen furnished with sleek marble countertops, a breakfast nook, and a lounge area. —Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 27 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