nook

noun

ˈnu̇k How to pronounce nook (audio)
Synonyms of nook
1
chiefly Scotland : a right-angled corner
2
a
: an interior angle formed by two meeting walls
b
: a secluded or sheltered place or part
searched every nook and cranny
c
: a small often recessed section of a larger room
a breakfast nook

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an old house full of nooks and crannies a cozy nook perfect for reading We found a shady nook under an old oak tree.
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The nooks, with their plush seating and fluffy pillows, have books stacked on either end. — Jaha Nailah Avery, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026 Expect business folk, Scandinavian families, well-to-do Danish neighbors popping in for breakfast or dinner, as well as leisure travelers from the US and beyond, who know about this nook of the city. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026 At just over 500 square feet, the condo has walls of glass, a sleek kitchen with quartz counters and a Wolf induction range, and a bedroom nook. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 3 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 See All Example Sentences for nook

Word History

Etymology

Middle English noke, nok

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of nook was in the 14th century

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nook

noun
ˈnu̇k How to pronounce nook (audio)
1
: an interior angle or corner formed usually by two walls
a chimney nook
2
: a sheltered or hidden place
a shady nook

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