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

Hang it in a kitchen, breakfast nook, pantry, or mudroom for a touch of nostalgic charm that feels both playful and timeless. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 27 July 2026

About 20 minutes north of Denver, this 1955 ranch home has a chalet studio ADU with a bed nook, a pass-through galley kitchen, laundry, and a deck. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 27 July 2026

The fifth-floor suite includes a custom bar sink and entertainment nook ready-made for gatherings. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 July 2026

Because spills always seem to settle in the most inconvenient spots (like the bottom of your produce drawer), a dishwasher can help reach all the nooks and crannies that are hard to clean by hand. — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 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