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

From there we are led to what we are told is Henry’s camper, a fantastically cozy abode filled with miniaturize installations and hidden nooks.

From Los Angeles Times

Of all the human beings going about their daily business, in all the nooks and crannies on Earth, no-one is better placed than surfers to tell us something isn't right.

From BBC

“They have bused, flown, trained illegal immigrants to literally every nook and cranny and every tiny town in the whole of the United States.”

From Los Angeles Times

Truism No. 2: Even the most comprehensive hiking guide can’t possibly incorporate every craggy nook and spindly trail.

From Los Angeles Times

Hidden in an upstairs nook of a sports bar, Squirrelor’s Tavern is an invitation to escape into a fantasy world.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• alcove
• crevice
• den