nook

noun
UK: /nʊk/
US: /nʊk/

  1. A small, quiet corner or recess, often sheltered or secluded.

    1. I like to read in my cozy nook.
    2. She found a quiet nook in the library to study for her exams.

  2. A corner or recess set back from the main area of a room.

    1. The breakfast nook is bright and sunny.
    2. They built a small dining nook off the kitchen to save space.

Synonyms

corner recess alcove cranny

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "nook" in English means: A small, quiet corner or recess, often sheltered or secluded., A corner or recess set back from the main area of a room..

The phonetic transcription of "nook" is /nʊk/ in British English and /nʊk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "nook": corner, recess, alcove, cranny.

Example usage of "nook": "I like to read in my cozy nook.". More examples on the page.