nooks

plural of nook
as in alcoves
a hollowed-out space in a wall books filled every nook in the literature professor's house

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Recent Examples of nooks As many news reports will remind you, thoroughly rinsing produce under clean, running water is recommended, especially for fruits and vegetables with nooks and crannies where dirt and contaminants may become trapped. Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026 Additionally, an adjacent staircase incorporates multiple drawers, nooks, and cupboards built into the wall. Adam Williams july 15, New Atlas, 15 July 2026 Available in Classic and Nest styles with full, queen, and king mattress options, plus a youth size that's perfect for kids' rooms, reading nooks and sleepovers. ABC News, 14 July 2026 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 Whether in your home’s high corners or the nooks and crannies of your yard, spiders like to hide. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 July 2026 Doggy dens and cat cubbies Cozy sleeping nooks built into under-stair cavities, cabinet bases, or custom millwork, giving pets a den of their own that disappears into the architecture. Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 8 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 Homeowners are going big on games tables, game nooks, and even game rooms designed expressly for analog pastimes such as Rummikub, chess, and now, mahjong. Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 6 July 2026
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Noun
  • By that time Dame Frances had established the idea of theaters of memory—imaginary architectural structures, replete with columns and alcoves and windows, where items can be placed for later recollection.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
  • The food court was completely shuttered, and the Coca-Cola vending machines had been yanked from their alcoves.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Noun
  • Kennedy has been unable to implement several elements of his vaccine agenda in the face of resistance from different corners of the government, including within the health department and the White House, the Reuters reporting found.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
  • Filled with leafy corners, soft shadows, and the relaxed pleasure of making something with your hands.
    Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026

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