nook
noun
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Definition of nook
1
chiefly Scotland
: a right-angled corner
2a
: 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
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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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Our suite was thoughtfully furnished with nautical décor in the bedroom, a kitchenette nook with a mini-refrigerator and microwave and a high-top dining table. — Elaine Glusac, New York Times, "On California’s Lost Coast: Sea Lions, Surf and Squiggly Roads," 31 Aug. 2019 Today Lai lives in a white, gated house in an upmarket nook of Kowloon. — Jenni Marsh, CNN, "Why pro-democracy troublemaker Jimmy Lai is the only Hong Kong multi-millionaire standing up to China," 27 Aug. 2019 Each senator has a hideaway, a semi-secret second office tucked in a nook of cavernous Capitol. — Marc Lester, Anchorage Daily News, "A day in the life of a United States senator: Lisa Murkowski," 18 Aug. 2019 The wait staff was well accustomed to treating their longtime guest with deference and offered us a private nook. — Sam Patten, WIRED, "Kostya and Me: How Sam Patten Got Ensnared in Mueller’s Probe," 14 Aug. 2019 Soak in the beauty of your new estate while sitting on either of the two elegant and spacious terraces that overlook the park, or enjoy the indoors in your spectacular kitchen with an eat-in nook and counter seating. — Kelli Williams, The Denver Post, "Two Cheesman Park historic mansions are now for sale by LIV Sotheby’s International Realty," 1 Aug. 2019 At the heart of the home is an open kitchen with white cabinetry, marble counters, subway tile, stainless-steel appliances, a built-in breakfast nook, a wine refrigerator and two beer taps. — Lauren Beale, latimes.com, "Actor Josh Hopkins is on the trail of a home buyer in Sherman Oaks," 24 June 2019 Situated unassumingly in a residential nook on West 139th Street and Edgecombe Avenue, The Edge is several blocks away from the bustling, crowded streets of Harlem’s ever popular and iconic 125th street. — Essence, "These Sisterpreneurs In Harlem Know What It Takes To Run A Successful Restaurant," 7 June 2019 The Process Getty Images The medispa is in a cozy nook tucked away from the bustling streets of the Upper East Side. — Maya Allen, Marie Claire, "I Got a Vagina Facial, and Honestly Loved It," 28 Feb. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'nook.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for nook
nook
noun
English Language Learners Definition of nook
: a small space or corner that is inside something
: a part of a room (such as a corner) that is used for a specific purpose
literary
: a quiet place that is sheltered by a tree, rock, etc.
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nook
noun
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Kids Definition of nook
1
: an inner corner
a chimney nook
2
: a sheltered or hidden place
Or she could crawl through the hedge and emerge in some sheltered garden nook where neither Mrs. Tifton nor anyone else would be likely to see her.— Jeanne Birdsall, The Penderwicks
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