nook

noun

ˈnu̇k 

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

Synonyms

• alcove
• niche
• recess

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

The low-profile triangular swivel mop head is ideal for sliding into tricky-to-reach nooks and crannies. —Maria Conti, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2025

Some embers race away on the wind and find their way into vulnerable nooks and crannies in a home, such as open vents, palm tree bark or a broom left on the front porch. —Evan Bush, NBC News, 19 Jan. 2025

The water leaked into the nooks and crannies of the sediment. —Daniel Desrochers, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025

There was a lot of nooks and crannies all over the castle. —Dalton Ross, EW.com, 13 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English noke, nok

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing nook

• every nook and cranny

Kids Definition

nook

noun

ˈnu̇k 

1

: an interior angle or corner formed usually by two walls

a chimney nook

2

: a sheltered or hidden place

a shady nook