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DictionarynookSheltered corner
noun

nook

NOOK/nʊk/

A small, sheltered corner or recess.

The cushioned window seat occupies a sheltered nook beneath the low arch.

A small window-seat recess enclosed by thick side walls and a low overhead arch, with a fitted cushion emphasizing its compact, sheltered interior.
Etymology

The word first described an angle or a room’s corner and later also meant a secluded place. These recorded meanings connect the physical recess with its sheltered character, although the word’s origin remains unknown.

In context

Reynard Lowell13:51
a corner could become a reading nook with a slender chair, a floor lamp, and a small side table.
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More examples

  • We eat breakfast in the kitchen nook.
  • The cat sleeps in a sheltered nook under the stairs.
  • Small nooks between the rocks offer protection from the wind.

Forms

nook · nooks

Similar words

corner
A place where sides meet, not necessarily small or sheltered.
recess
A space set back into a wall or other surface.
alcove
A small area opening off a larger room.