Synonyms of nooks

nooks

noun

plural of nook

as in alcoves

a hollowed-out space in a wall

books filled every nook in the literature professor's house

Synonyms & Similar Words

• alcoves
• corners
• niches
• crannies
• recesses
• cubicles
• cubbyholes
• housings
• shrines
• indents
• embrasures
• indentations
• dents
• indentures
• ambries

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of nooks

Warm and lived in, its heritage shines through the terracotta walls, antique wooden bureaus, and sun-drenched reading nooks. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 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

On property, guests can enjoy lounging on Adirondack chairs around the firepits, playing games of cornhole or backgammon, or simply enjoying the inn's common spaces and reading nooks. — Elizabeth Cantrell, Travel + Leisure, 6 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

For the crowd that still stretched several heads deep in many nooks along Hope Street, braving the sun provided a positively patriotic experience that didn't disappoint. — Nolan Rogalski, The Providence Journal, 5 July 2026

Always use gentle, soft tools like an old toothbrush to scrub away grime in tough corners or nooks, but avoid scrubbing harshly. — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 5 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, 2 July 2026