Synonyms of nook

nook

noun

ˈnu̇k 

as in alcove

a hollowed-out space in a wall

books filled every nook in the literature professor's house

Synonyms & Similar Words

• alcove
• corner
• niche
• cranny
• recess
• cubbyhole
• housing
• cubicle
• embrasure
• shrine
• indent
• dent
• indentation
• indenture
• ambry

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of nook

The nooks, with their plush seating and fluffy pillows, have books stacked on either end. — Jaha Nailah Avery, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026

Expect business folk, Scandinavian families, well-to-do Danish neighbors popping in for breakfast or dinner, as well as leisure travelers from the US and beyond, who know about this nook of the city. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

At just over 500 square feet, the condo has walls of glass, a sleek kitchen with quartz counters and a Wolf induction range, and a bedroom nook. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 3 Aug. 2026

But each room is packed with nooks and crannies and knickknacks to click around on, investigate, and learn about, so there’s almost always something to dig into. — Jay Peters, The Verge, 1 Aug. 2026