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 of nook

• alcove
• corner

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

What changed after the redesign wasn’t just the nook, but the rhythm of our days. —Alena Conley, USA Today, 6 May 2026

On the right, there’s an inviting seating nook and the hallway with a lending library—guests can borrow a book or leave behind one they’re finished with—that leads to the elevators. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 May 2026

Every classroom has a book nook where students can have some quiet and privacy while reading. —Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026

So the rocks gave way to water — an elevated pool scene with multiple water features, including a rock waterfall, plus a poolside shower and an adjacent entertainment nook built for the kind of long afternoons that turn into night. —David Caraccio may 2, Sacbee.com, 2 May 2026

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

Rhymes for nook

• book
• brook
• crook
• hook
• look
• mook
• rook
• shook
• snook
• stook
• took
• betook

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