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
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.
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
But this particular nook of West Virginia has four distinct seasons.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 9 Dec. 2024
This Roomba robot vacuum has racked up nearly 16,000 five-star ratings from Amazon shoppers thanks to its convenient set-it-and-forget-it design and strong suction power, and this cordless option from Dyson easily converts to a handheld to better clean small nooks and crannies.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
Article Moon Gold Table Lamp $149 $99 Article Perfect for a bedside table, desk, or cozy reading nook, the Moon Table Lamp is a trend-forward piece that adds warm ambient lighting to any space.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Nook.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nook. Accessed 20 Dec. 2024.
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nook
noun1
: an interior angle or corner formed usually by two walls
a chimney nook
2
: a sheltered or hidden place
a shady nook
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