as in alcoves
a hollowed-out space in a wall
books filled every nook in the literature professor's house
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Recent Examples of nooks
Not only might the clothing item be damaged, but the embellishments can get caught in the nooks and cranny of the dryer or snag other items.
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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
Always opt for double vanities in primary bathrooms, and tuck toilets away from doors in nooks.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 6 Jan. 2026
Snow remained in The Ralph’s nooks and crannies, the occasional snowball making its way from the upper deck to the seats below.
—Tim Graham, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
To address this, the Camden is packed with lots of little nooks throughout, including in the main living space.
—New Atlas, 3 Jan. 2026
Whether discovering tasty nooks or cultural crannies, few joys rival boarding a brand‑new ship.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 31 Dec. 2025
The Heeler family home is recreated in uncanny detail—from Bandit’s armchair to the backyard barbecue—with interactive games (led by a cheeky garden gnome named Rhonda), music, and secret nooks that delight kids and grown-ups.
—Alli Forde, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025
The tiered, zigzag design has five shelves for displaying books, flowers, or other decorative pieces, and the clever design fits snugly into tight nooks.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
This cleaner even has the ability to transform into a handheld vacuum to reach up high in nooks and crannies.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nooks
Noun
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Upon entry, clients are ushered through a tunnel of golden arches that lead to the main hall, where skin diagnostics are made in three separate alcoves.—
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Now, designers like Hám Interiors are making clever use of compact spaces by fitting bedrooms with alcoves that are both practical and aesthetically pleasing.—
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His popularity in other corners was evident in an October appearance on The View, in which cohost Whoopi Goldberg had to reprimand the audience for shouting out too many supportive exclamations.—
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All that oomph is split between all four corners by a seven-speed dual-clutch S-Tronic gearbox.—
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“Nooks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nooks. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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