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, 4 Apr. 2025
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Mark Zuckerberg is the proud owner of a $23 million mansion in a nook of northwest Washington, D.C., directly across from the vice-presidential compound and a breezy 12-minute drive to the White House.
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The game has all the trappings of the FromSoftware universe — a gloomy backdrop of a decrepit empire, a pile of eldritch lore, nooks and crannies that are intentionally difficult to discover — but all of that is wrapped up in an action platformer.
—Luke Winkie, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2025
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2025
Bunk Room Ideas Everyone Will Love Three more interior designers share their tips to make bed nooks feel bespoke with clever customizations.
—Laura Fenton, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2025
Mark Zuckerberg is the proud owner of a $23 million mansion in a nook of northwest Washington, D.C., directly across from the vice-presidential compound and a breezy 12-minute drive to the White House.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 3 Apr. 2025
The game has all the trappings of the FromSoftware universe — a gloomy backdrop of a decrepit empire, a pile of eldritch lore, nooks and crannies that are intentionally difficult to discover — but all of that is wrapped up in an action platformer.
—Luke Winkie, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2025
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“Nook.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nook. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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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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