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 He's got a nice little nook wedged in there. Andrea Leinfelder, Houston Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026 For furniture and home decor with nooks and crannies, invest in a dusting brush that can reach the crevices. Sunshine Flint, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026 While the restaurant has regular seating and a bar, the nook seating goes fast so reservations are important, England said. Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026 Instead, use a lightweight handheld vacuum (or a vacuum attachment) that can reach into even the smallest nooks and crannies. Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nook
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Noun
  • The boards illustrate the two-story building with details such as white walls and a clay roof, alcoves and residential balconies facing the street.
    Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
  • The lobby is separated into small, lounge-like spaces, including a reception desk that’s tucked away in an alcove under a stunning sculpture of falling dandelions.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Fouquet’s makes the perfect place to post up for a weekend getaway (or longer) in a cozy and iconic corner of New York’s downtown.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
  • The decision to end the joint-venture comes one year after Lip Bu Tan took over as CEO of the struggling chipmaker and the move raised hopes on Wall Street that the company's business could be turning a corner, with shares rising nearly 9% in regular trading.
    Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026

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“Nook.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nook. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.

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