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
Rebrilliant 6-Tier Slim Rolling Storage Cart Ideal for decluttering walk-in pantries, making use of narrow kitchen gaps, and organizing laundry, bathroom, or office supplies, Rebrilliant’s slim, six-tier storage cart fits seamlessly into tight nooks and crannies to keep everything tidy.
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2026
Kitchens and breakfast nooks live closer to steam, splashes, and open cabinet doors.
—Maria Williams, Ascend Agency, 20 Feb. 2026
Amenities vary by residence, as some have wet bars and work nooks, while others feature a Japanese soaking tub.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
Custom drapery can enhance serenity and flow in living spaces, bedrooms and reading nooks, creating an ambience reminiscent of the local coffee shop or bookstore.
—Gretchen M. Stone, Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2026
All 15 Arizona teams are squeezed into the Phoenix area, but the other half are fanned out in four distinct nooks of Florida.
—Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
The home is ideal for couples or solo travelers looking to unplug, with peaceful nooks throughout (including a highly Instagrammable bathtub facing the water).
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2026
Inside, rather than succumbing to the pull of an open floor plan, Rai leaned into the home’s distinct zones and cozy nooks, which are evocative of another era.
—Linne Halpern, Architectural Digest, 12 Feb. 2026
The cozy nooks freed up floor space and streamlined the look of the room.
—Kelley Bruss, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2026
Kitchens and breakfast nooks live closer to steam, splashes, and open cabinet doors.
—Maria Williams, Ascend Agency, 20 Feb. 2026
Amenities vary by residence, as some have wet bars and work nooks, while others feature a Japanese soaking tub.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
Custom drapery can enhance serenity and flow in living spaces, bedrooms and reading nooks, creating an ambience reminiscent of the local coffee shop or bookstore.
—Gretchen M. Stone, Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2026
All 15 Arizona teams are squeezed into the Phoenix area, but the other half are fanned out in four distinct nooks of Florida.
—Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
The home is ideal for couples or solo travelers looking to unplug, with peaceful nooks throughout (including a highly Instagrammable bathtub facing the water).
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2026
Inside, rather than succumbing to the pull of an open floor plan, Rai leaned into the home’s distinct zones and cozy nooks, which are evocative of another era.
—Linne Halpern, Architectural Digest, 12 Feb. 2026
The cozy nooks freed up floor space and streamlined the look of the room.
—Kelley Bruss, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nooks
Noun
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Guests crunch through colorful seasonal salads, sip from an expansive wine list and dig into chef Alan Sternberg's inventive pasta dishes at snugly cloistered tables in wood and brick alcoves lined with paintings, books and even a handful of typewriters.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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Elsewhere, the children’s bunkroom pairs two built-in bunks with two captain’s beds tucked in their own alcoves.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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James Garner and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall were both guilty of floating corners straight into the imposing Lammens’ arms.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Usually, some sort of agreement or settlement is made, and everyone kind of goes back to their corners.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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