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
Use a tube pan for this recipe—a Bundt pan has too many nooks and crannies for this pillowy cake.
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
These are great options for marking off smaller nooks and tinier zones in a large room.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 26 Feb. 2026
These varied observation points suggest the gecko is adaptable within its habitat, making use of the many nooks and surfaces that karst landscapes provide.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
These are great options for marking off smaller nooks and tinier zones in a large room.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 26 Feb. 2026
These varied observation points suggest the gecko is adaptable within its habitat, making use of the many nooks and surfaces that karst landscapes provide.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
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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Yamamoto walked Addison Barger to place runners on the corners, setting up the game-ending double play by Kirk.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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From there, Harrison was hit by a pitch to put runners at the corners for Royo, who flew out to right field deep enough to drive the runner in.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Nooks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nooks. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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