Nook: meaning, definitions and examples
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nook
[ nʊk ]
in a cozy setting
A small corner or recess, especially one in a large room. It is often used to create a cozy and intimate space for reading or relaxation.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The reading nook in the living room is my favorite spot to unwind.
- She curled up in the nook with a book and a cup of tea.
in a kitchen
A small space in a kitchen where one can sit and eat informally.
Synonyms
dining area, eating space
Examples of usage
- We enjoy our breakfast in the cozy breakfast nook.
- The breakfast nook is a perfect spot for morning coffee.
in a sneaky manner
To look quickly and furtively at something, especially through a small opening or from a concealed location.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He tried to nook at the document on the desk without being noticed.
- She was nooking at her phone during the meeting.
Translations
Translations of the word "nook" in other languages:
🇵🇹 recanto
- canto
- esconderijo
🇮🇳 कोना
- नुक्कड़
- छिपने का स्थान
🇩🇪 Ecke
- Winkel
- Versteck
🇮🇩 sudut
- pojok
- tempat persembunyian
🇺🇦 куток
- закуток
- схованка
🇵🇱 zakątek
- kąt
- kryjówka
🇯🇵 隅 (すみ)
- 角 (かど)
- 隠れ場所 (かくればしょ)
🇫🇷 recoin
- coin
- cachette
🇪🇸 rincón
- esquina
- escondite
🇹🇷 köşe
- kuytu köşe
- saklanma yeri
🇰🇷 구석
- 모퉁이
- 은신처
🇸🇦 ركن
- زاوية
- مخبأ
🇨🇿 koutek
- roh
- úkryt
🇸🇰 kútik
- roh
- úkryt
🇨🇳 角落 (jiǎoluò)
- 角 (jiǎo)
- 隐藏处 (yǐncáng chù)
🇸🇮 kotiček
- kot
- skrivališče
🇮🇸 krókur
- horn
- felustaður
🇰🇿 бұрыш
- қалтарыс
- тығылатын орын
🇬🇪 კუთხე (k'utxe)
- კუთხე (k'utxe)
- თავშესაფარი (tavshesafari)
🇦🇿 künc
- guşə
- gizlənmə yeri
🇲🇽 rincón
- esquina
- escondite
Word origin
The word 'nook' originated from Middle English 'nok' which meant a corner or recess. It has evolved over time to refer to a small and cozy space within a room. The concept of a reading nook became popular in the late 20th century as people sought comfortable and intimate spaces for reading and relaxation.