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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The damp nooks and crannies trap debris creating the perfect breeding ground for bacteria, including E. coli.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 12 July 2025
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Find unexpected nooks and crannies where a little dose of lamp light can illuminate special collections, vignettes, or even create a moment in itself.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 12 July 2025
In addition, the stair tool and combination tool help get into all the nooks and crannies of your house for top-to-bottom cleaning.
—Cierra Cowan July 11, PC Magazine, 11 July 2025
Find unexpected nooks and crannies where a little dose of lamp light can illuminate special collections, vignettes, or even create a moment in itself.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2025
For the better part of a decade, researchers searched the dark and damp nooks and crannies of a Mediterranean island.
—Irene Wright
july 10, Miami Herald, 10 July 2025
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“Nook.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nook. Accessed 21 Jul. 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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