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
Examples of nook in a Sentence
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 kitchen’s floor-to-ceiling cabinetry and marble counters are complemented by a cozy breakfast nook and a pantry area with one of several discreet entrances for staff.
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Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2024
Across the lobby lounge, Le Club Bacan gives the air of a private member’s club with sofa seating, a candlelit fireplace, and cocktail tables tucked in corner nooks.
—Nora Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2024
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Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2024
Across the lobby lounge, Le Club Bacan gives the air of a private member’s club with sofa seating, a candlelit fireplace, and cocktail tables tucked in corner nooks.
—Nora Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2024
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“Nook.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nook. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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nook
noun1
: 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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