nook

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Translations 1.3.2 Related terms

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[edit] Etymology

From Middle English noke, nok.

[edit] Pronunciation

• enPR: no͝ok, IPA: /nʊk/, SAMPA: /nUk/
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• Rhymes: -ʊk

[edit] Noun

nook (plural nooks)

1. A small corner formed by two walls; an alcove or recess or ancone.

   There was a small broom for sweeping ash kept in the nook between the fireplace bricks and the wall.

2. A hidden or secluded spot.

   The back of the used book shop was one of her favorite nooks; she could read for hours and no one would bother her or pester her to buy.

[edit] Translations

[edit] Related terms

• inglenook
• nook and cranny