as in alcove
a hollowed-out space in a wall books filled every nook in the literature professor's house

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Recent Examples of nook Cozy work zones, reading nooks, or post-yoga coffee breaks become part of customers’ routines. Sergey Baburov, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025 In an adjoining nook, the velvet banquettes had been lined with crimson and burgundy petals—making for a perfect photo backdrop to recline against. Freya Drohan, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2025 The guests include another, older couple, Michel (Michel Piccoli) and Irene (Irene Papas); as Rogério chats with Irene, Michel and Leonor flirtatiously wander off to a waterfront nook. Richard Brody, New Yorker, 26 Mar. 2025 Windows above the sink bring light in, and a dining nook is tucked into one side of the room. Angela Serratore, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nook

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“Nook.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nook. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.

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