noun
nook
nuuk
noun
1
A small, cozy corner or recess in a room or space.
"They set up a reading nook by the window with a soft armchair."
"We found a quiet nook in the library to study."
2
A secluded or hidden spot, especially outdoors.
"The cabin sat in a nook tucked away in the mountains."
How to Use Nook
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small, tucked-away corner or hidden spot.
Common pairings
breakfast nook
cozy nook
every nook and cranny
Word Forms
nooked past tense, nooks plural, nooks singular
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Etymology
From Middle English noke, of uncertain origin, possibly linked to an Old English word for "hook" or "bend."