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

Sade’s apartment, a treasure trove of one-of-a-kind collectibles and vintage furniture in Manhattan’s Lower East Side, is full of cozy nooks—factor in bowls of spaghetti pomodoro, and it’s guaranteed to be a party. — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2026

London’s Heathrow Airport has cozy but well-trafficked little nooks along their moving walkways. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 17 Sep. 2026

Portaluppi, whose architectural and interior designs rose to fame during the Art Deco and Rationalist periods, was known for his improbable structures and curious nooks and crannies filled with the sort of surprises that excite one’s inner child. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026

Besides meals, porches also provide shelter from wind, rain, and harsh weather, and corners and nooks to build a web or hide in. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2026

Sunlit suites feature perks like rainfall showers, reading nooks, and smart Loftie alarm clocks while its in-house cafe serves up superfood smoothies and grain bowls for health-conscious travelers. — Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 7 Sep. 2026

Incorporating antique finds, greenery, and utilizing your home’s quirky features, like alcoves and nooks, are just a few of the ways your home is set apart from the rest on the block. — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2026

Excess doorways were removed and replaced with new casework—the removal of some doorways allowed some spaces to be re-imagined, creating reading nooks or quiet collaboration spaces. — Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

This annual festival is a love letter to the nooks and crannies of Iceland’s design scene. — Erika Owen, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026