Meaning & use
nook
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A small corner or recess, especially one that is sheltered or cozy.
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She curled up in the reading nook with a blanket and a cup of tea.
They found a quiet nook in the library where no one would disturb them.
A note on using this word
Often paired with 'cranny' in the phrase 'every nook and cranny,' meaning every possible small space.
Words with a similar meaning
corneralcove
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