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 There’s a perfectly sized breakfast nook off the kitchen, which is compact but comes with a lot of storage, stainless-steel appliances (full size, the listing notes), and counter seating. Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 29 June 2026 There's an additional dining nook tucked away in the corner, making the place an ideal spot for gatherings. Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026 The walls are warm orange with a nook by the door for records, books and zines, plants above the bar and art down the back hallway. Eva Flowe june 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 June 2026 The mansion’s lower level is the number one spot for indoor lounging and entertaining, with access to the wine-tasting room, home theater with a celestial ceiling and snack bar, gym, media area with a nine-screen video wall, and several quiet reading nooks. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for nook
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Noun
  • This space houses a stone alcove bed, additional sleeping space, a generous kitchen, and a beautiful bathroom of stone and cocciopesto.
    Lucrezia Worthington, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 June 2026
  • Other highlights include a sunken living room centered around a fireplace, with a bay-windowed alcove that accommodates a grand piano beneath a vintage Murano milk-glass calla lily chandelier.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 12 June 2026
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  • The story begins with the historic building designed by Edward Durrell Stone in the 1960s as the World Trade Center, with a cruciform plan that nodded to the four corners of the compass and New Orleans’ place as a center of international commerce.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 26 June 2026
  • Anthony Elanga puts up a contender for the goal of the tournament with a rocket from the corner of the box into the left side of the net to bring this one back even at one goal apiece in the 62nd minute.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2026

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“Nook.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nook. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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