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

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

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