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 Much like Odyssey, exploring or creating nooks and crannies across levels can lead to secret Banandium Gems or hidden challenges. Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025 In addition, the stair tool and combination tool help get into all the nooks and crannies of your house for top-to-bottom cleaning. PC Magazine, 14 July 2025 The kitchen dining nook can double as a bed for additional sleeping space (so smart!), and the walls are spacious enough to line with tons of cabinets. Mia Ingui, Southern Living, 10 July 2025 The woven shade casts a warm, dappled light reminiscent of sunlight filtered through dune grass—perfect for adding texture and glow to your reading nook. Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for nook
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Noun
  • Tommasino told me that one of the guest rooms had been a pantry, with a small alcove that had a fireplace to make goat cheese.
    Aileen Weintraub, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 July 2025
  • Two upstairs en suite bedrooms include the primary suite, which features a tiled balcony offering up a picturesque view of the Griffith Observatory, dual walk-in closets, and a bath flaunting a marble soaking tub notched into a windowed and arched alcove.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 18 July 2025
Noun
  • Cena rammed Cody through the chair in the corner headfirst.
    Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
  • If the rug is small enough to be picked up, do so by folding each corner toward the middle, creating a bundle that will keep sand from spilling out during transport.
    Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2025

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“Nook.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nook. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.

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