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 of cranny

• crevice
• fissure

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 nooks and crannies of the standing coral skeletons provide an opportunity for the seaweeds, which compete with coral for reef space, to proliferate and take over the reef, preventing the return of corals. —John Kominoski, The Conversation, 10 June 2026

Start by making your way around the nooks and crannies of Bridgeway Promenade, Sausalito’s heart. —Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026

The trick to creating a lush landscape that’s overflowing with blooms and color is to add trailing plants that will fill in all the nooks and crannies. —Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 June 2026

Concentrated apple cider syrup is drizzled over this poke loaf to fill up all the little nooks and crannies with big apple flavor. —Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2026

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)