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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After walking past a reading nook, Larry and I climbed a spiral staircase to a roof deck with a grill and solar panels.
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Charles Bethea, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
The designer notes this includes areas like secondary work kitchens, intimate seating nooks, and dedicated wellness areas.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024
There’s a cast iron tub, a breakfast nook, a kitchen with copper pans, and a master bedroom with French doors.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2024
The kitchen features vaulted and beamed ceilings, a rustic wood island, a cozy breakfast nook, deep blue cabinetry, and gold fixtures.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
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Charles Bethea, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
The designer notes this includes areas like secondary work kitchens, intimate seating nooks, and dedicated wellness areas.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024
There’s a cast iron tub, a breakfast nook, a kitchen with copper pans, and a master bedroom with French doors.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2024
The kitchen features vaulted and beamed ceilings, a rustic wood island, a cozy breakfast nook, deep blue cabinetry, and gold fixtures.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Nook.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nook. Accessed 21 Nov. 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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