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

The nooks, with their plush seating and fluffy pillows, have books stacked on either end. — Jaha Nailah Avery, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026

Some are cozy attic nooks and others spacious suites with bathrooms at the entrance and tubs next to the bed. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

The design wows with airy lounges, plush seating nooks, chrome finishes, curved contemporary furnishings and floor-to-ceiling glass with jaw-dropping vistas at every turn. — Stephanie Orma, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

But each room is packed with nooks and crannies and knickknacks to click around on, investigate, and learn about, so there’s almost always something to dig into. — Jay Peters, The Verge, 1 Aug. 2026

Because spills always seem to settle in the most inconvenient spots (like the bottom of your produce drawer), a dishwasher can help reach all the nooks and crannies that are hard to clean by hand. — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2026

And the swifts have adapted to live with humans, raising their young in the nooks and crannies of buildings and other structures. — Ruth Sherlock, NPR, 22 July 2026

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