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

Maneuver with ease while moving around corners and sharp turns and get in all those nooks and crannies with 8 different tools for any spot in your home including your couch or stairs. —Carlos Mejia, PCMAG, 25 Mar. 2025

The primary bedroom comes with a cozy seating nook. —Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2025

But with a change as simple as adding a bistro table and chairs, these cozy nooks become inviting oases to use regularly. —Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Mar. 2025

Grab a pen and a notebook and settle into a cozy nook to answer these prompts. —Ruth Tam, NPR, 27 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