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 farmhouse kitchen, meanwhile, is all white cabinetry and marble countertops, with a breakfast nook placed next to a bay window. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026 Large windows on three sides of the nook overlook the backyard, with its inviting, resort-style (and resort-size) pool. — Richard A. Marini, San Antonio Express-News, 15 Oct. 2026 As the door swings closed on a sunny Tuesday afternoon, muffling the sounds of traffic, the nook of curiosities comes alive. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2026 Step into the workplaces of artists like potter Paul Eshelman and several others in the towns and scenic nooks surrounding Galena. — Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nook

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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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