nounπShareA small corner formed by two walls; an alcove."There was a small broom for sweeping ash kept in the nook between the fireplace bricks and the wall."architectureareaplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA hidden or secluded spot; a secluded retreat."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."placeareaarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA recess, cove or hollow."The cat loves to sleep in the quiet nooks behind the sofa. "areaplacearchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn English unit of land area, originally 1/4 of a yardland but later 12 1/2 or 20 acres."Considering the historical records were incomplete, the exact size of the land parcel described as several "nooks" remained uncertain; some historians believed each nook was 12.5 acres, while others argued for 20. "areapropertyunitagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA corner of a piece of land; an angled piece of land, especially one extending into other land."The farmer used every nook of his land, even the angled corners near the road, to plant vegetables. "geographyareaplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo withdraw into a nook."Feeling overwhelmed by the noise, the cat nooks behind the armchair to get some peace. "placeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo situate in a nook.""She nooks herself in the corner of the library to study." "placearchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
