nook

[ nook ]
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noun
  1. a corner, as in a room.

  2. any secluded or obscure corner.

  1. any small recess: a breakfast nook.

  2. any remote or sheltered spot: a shady nook that was ideal for a picnic.

Origin of nook

1
1250–1300; Middle English nok

Other words from nook

  • nooklike, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for nook

nook

/ (nʊk) /


noun
  1. a corner or narrow recess, as in a room

  2. a secluded or sheltered place; retreat

Origin of nook

1
C13: origin obscure; perhaps related to Norwegian dialect nok hook

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