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Definition of nook - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
small spacesmall corner or recess especially in a room
- She placed a cozy chair in the nook by the window..
2.
placeshidden or secluded spot for retreat
- They found a quiet nook in the garden.
Images of nook
small corner or recess especially in a room 
hidden or secluded spot for retreat
Expressions with nook
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every small, out-of-the-way part or detail of a place
She cleaned every nook and cranny of the old house..
small secluded area or narrow opening in a place
We searched every nook or cranny for the missing earring.
small area for eating near a kitchen
We enjoy our morning coffee in the breakfast nook.
every possible place
He looked in any nook or cranny for his missing keys.
every part of a place
They searched every nook and cranny of the house for the missing keys.
any small or hidden place, often searched thoroughly
They searched any old nook or cranny for the lost keys..
every small or hidden part of a place, emphasizing thoroughness
They searched every old nook and cranny for the lost keys.
every part or aspect of a place
They explored every nook and corner of the ancient castle.
Origin of nook
Middle English, nok (corner)
Terms with nook included in their meaning
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nook
small secret place for hiding or being alone
Examples of nook in a sentence
The cat slept in a warm nook by the fireplace. She read her book in a cozy nook.
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- French:coin, niche, ...
- German:Ecke, Versteck, ...
- Italian:angolino, rifugio, ...
- Spanish:rincón, escondite, ...
- Portuguese:recanto, cantinho, ...
- Chinese:角落, 隐蔽处, ...
- Japanese:隅, 隠れ家, ...
- Arabic:رُكْن, زاوِية, ...
- Hebrew:פִּנָּה, פִּנָּה נִסְתֶּרֶת, ...
- Russian:уголок, закоулок, ...
- Ukrainian:куточок, затишне місце, ...
- Hindi:कोना, एकांत कोना, ...
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