Definition of nooknext
as in alcove
a hollowed-out space in a wall books filled every nook in the literature professor's house

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Recent Examples of nook Portaluppi, whose architectural and interior designs rose to fame during the Art Deco and Rationalist periods, was known for his improbable structures and curious nooks and crannies filled with the sort of surprises that excite one’s inner child. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026 Besides meals, porches also provide shelter from wind, rain, and harsh weather, and corners and nooks to build a web or hide in. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2026 The Studio room features a large soaking tub in the bedroom for relaxation post-exploring, while the Superior Suite has its own living room, breakfast nook, and desk area for when the office calls. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026 Additional indoor highlights include an office with pitch-black open shelving and a mudroom featuring a marble nook and tap that provides fresh water to the family’s dog. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nook
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Noun
  • Two piles of large rocks in the water partition the middle beach into its own alcove.
    — Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Those four adventurers sleep on a combination of the oversized 79 x 79-in (200 x 200-cm) front alcove double bed and the convertible rear dinette.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 5 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • In Horizon West, located in the southwest corner of the county, Bay Lake Elementary School opened about 10 years ago.
    — Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Pascal Gross and Charalampos Kostoulas scored in the first half with shots from outside the penalty area, before Chema Andres completed the win with a header at the back post from Gross’ corner.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026

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“Nook.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nook. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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