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

In keeping, La Posta Vecchia’s intimate feel is that of a friend’s family castle, full of eccentric art pieces and quirky nooks and crannies in which to get lost. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 July 2026

Put this piece on any patio, deck, or even in a garden nook to make things cozier. — Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 11 July 2026

In the kitchen are Sub-Zero, Miele and Viking appliances, an oversized island, a pantry, plus a breakfast nook. — Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026

That's why certain fruits and vegetables with lots of nooks and crannies—like raspberries, blackberries, lettuce, cilantro, green onions, and basil—are more likely to harbor the parasite and cause illness. — Alice Park, Time, 8 July 2026