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- [noo k]
- /nʊk/
- /nʊk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [noo k]
- /nʊk/
Definitions of nook word
- noun nook a corner, as in a room. 1
- noun nook any secluded or obscure corner. 1
- noun nook any small recess: a breakfast nook. 1
- noun nook any remote or sheltered spot: a shady nook that was ideal for a picnic. 1
- noun nook A corner or recess, esp. one offering seclusion or security. 1
- noun nook indoors: corner, alcove 1
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Origin of nook
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English nok
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Nook
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
nook popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
nook usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for nook
noun nook
- corner — A corner is a point or an area where two or more edges, sides, or surfaces of something join.
- alcove — An alcove is a small area of a room which is formed by one part of a wall being built further back than the rest of the wall.
- cranny — Crannies are very narrow openings or spaces in something.
- niche — an ornamental recess in a wall or the like, usually semicircular in plan and arched, as for a statue or other decorative object.
- recess — temporary withdrawal or cessation from the usual work or activity.
Antonyms for nook
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