inglenook
noun
in·gle·nook
ˈiŋ-gəl-ˌnu̇k 
ˈiŋ-əl-
: a nook by a large open fireplace
also
: a bench or settle occupying this nook
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The fireplace’s original inglenook was reinterpreted with floor-to-ceiling marble and the woodwork was brought back to its initial splendor.
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Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
19 Mar. 2025
There’s a barn with an inglenook fireplace for rainy days, a plunge pool for hot ones.
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Cnt Editors,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Sep. 2024
Among its most charming features are a working bread oven and an inglenook fireplace.
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Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
21 Sep. 2022
Wingback chairs are set in front of the fireplace inglenook outlined in heavy half-timbering and textured bricks.
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oregonlive,
18 Dec. 2019
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Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
19 Mar. 2025
There’s a barn with an inglenook fireplace for rainy days, a plunge pool for hot ones.
—
Cnt Editors,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Sep. 2024
Among its most charming features are a working bread oven and an inglenook fireplace.
—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
21 Sep. 2022
Wingback chairs are set in front of the fireplace inglenook outlined in heavy half-timbering and textured bricks.
—
oregonlive,
18 Dec. 2019
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“Inglenook.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inglenook. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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inglenook
noun
in·gle·nook
ˈiŋ-(g)əl-ˌnu̇k
: a corner by the fire or chimney
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