nook

[ nook ]

noun

1. a corner, as in a room.
2. any secluded or obscure corner.
3. any small recess:

   a breakfast nook.

4. any remote or sheltered spot:

   a shady nook that was ideal for a picnic.

nook

/ nʊk /

noun

1. a corner or narrow recess, as in a room
2. a secluded or sheltered place; retreat

Other Words From

• nooklike adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of nook¹

1250–1300; Middle English nok

Word History and Origins

Origin of nook¹

C13: origin obscure; perhaps related to Norwegian dialect nok hook

Example Sentences

The compartments have laptops so crew can stay in contact with family and a nook for personal belongings like photographs or books.

From BBC

"They'll be hiding in any nook and cranny to go to sleep during the day."

From BBC

Rescue teams from Cleethorpes and Donna Nook were sent.

From BBC

John Mather, owner of The Nook in Tenby, called any premium on second home owners "unfair".

From BBC

She liked flirting and reveled in her routines — drinking her morning coffee in solace in her breakfast nook.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• alcove
• crevice
• den