Definition of nooknext
as in alcove
a hollowed-out space in a wall books filled every nook in the literature professor's house

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Recent Examples of nook The kitchen’s ample counter space will make NYT Cooking subscribers swoon, and the bedroom is large enough for both a king-size bed and a reading nook. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 28 Sep. 2026 Larger room categories also have cozy couch nooks with ocean views for curling up with a book. — Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2026 The attic, once storage, now serves as a whimsical retreat with a children’s game room and a quieter nook. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026 Sade’s apartment, a treasure trove of one-of-a-kind collectibles and vintage furniture in Manhattan’s Lower East Side, is full of cozy nooks—factor in bowls of spaghetti pomodoro, and it’s guaranteed to be a party. — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nook
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Noun
  • There were no bedrooms, just sleeping alcoves set into the walls.
    — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Soft muslin linen and squashy feather bedding cover comfortable mattresses and each has its own shower tucked into an arched alcove.
    — Rosie Conroy, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The quick short corner surprised Greenville (6-16-5), and Barea hit the edge of the 18-yard box before lifting a cross to the far post.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Defense forces three and out Bryce Fitzgerald and Ethan O’Connor at outside corner.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2026

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“Nook.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nook. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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