We saw strange, colorful creatures in the crannies of the reef while scuba diving.
We explored every cranny of the old castle.
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These allergens become airborne and make their way into the nooks and crannies of your home.—
Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
2 July 2026 This handheld microfiber duster is designed to fit right into nooks and crannies to pick up dirt rather than just move it around.—Better Homes & Gardens,
2 July 2026 This cordless hand vacuum tackles messes on furniture, in the car, and all kinds of nooks and crannies thanks to its lightweight, compact design, extra-large dust cup capacity, and accessories like a crevice tool, scrubbing brush, and a self-cleaning pet power brush.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026 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,
PC Magazine,
23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for cranny
Word History
Etymology
Middle English crany, from Middle French cren, cran notch