cranny
noun
a small, narrow opening in a wall, rock, etc.; chink; crevice; fissure.
crannies
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pluralof cranny.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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All the little nooks and crannies of our lives enjoy Fourth Amendment protections.
From Slate ● Jul. 1, 2026
It’s a good time to find those nooks and crannies.
From Barron's ● May 21, 2026
We needed to update our ancient knob-and-tube wiring, and I was exploring the house’s crannies in hopes of doing some work myself.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 2, 2026
It continues: “The cottage exudes old world charm with wooden walls, built-in bookshelves, a window with diamond mullions, and many nooks and crannies while still offering modern amenities for today’s living.”
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 3, 2025
Every inch of the Louvre was searched: the nooks and crannies, the cupboards, closets, and cubbyholes.
From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day
