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 breakfast nook is deliberately cozy, cast in natural light. —John Ortved, Architectural Digest, 14 Mar. 2025

The Quill Room, upstairs, also serves cocktails and there’s a choice of two restaurants, plus a small spa, with no shortage of surprising nooks and crannies. —Rona Berg, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025

The breakfast nook leads to an alfresco dining terrace. —Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 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

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