cranny

noun

cran·​ny ˈkra-nē 

plural crannies

1

: a small break or slit : crevice

2

: an obscure nook or corner

crannied

ˈkra-nēd 

adjective

Synonyms

• check
• chink
• cleft
• crack
• crevice
• fissure
• rift
• split

Examples of cranny in a Sentence

We saw strange, colorful creatures in the crannies of the reef while scuba diving.

We explored every cranny of the old castle.

Recent Examples on the Web

The audio tour is exceptional and includes an interactive virtual reality opportunity to see what can’t be seen in the nooks and crannies of the towers that soar 246 feet to the ceiling. —Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025

Use warm, soapy water or a disinfectant cleaner and microfiber cloth to wipe down all surfaces, plus any nooks and crannies like cupholders. —Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2025

Officials are urging lottery players to check all the nooks and crannies for their Powerball tickets, according to a Feb. 11 news release by the Oregon Lottery. —Paloma Chavez, Sacramento Bee, 12 Feb. 2025

For Bundt pans that can't be lined with parchment, baking spray with flour (like Baker's Joy) is a miracle product that gets into all the nooks and crannies easily. —Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English crany, from Middle French cren, cran notch

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing cranny

• every nook and cranny

Rhymes for cranny

• canny
• fanny
• grannie
• granny
• nannie
• nanny
• tympani
• uncanny

Kids Definition

cranny

noun

cran·​ny ˈkran-ē 

plural crannies

: a small break or slit (as in a cliff)