nook

• Nom désignant un coin abrité et isolé ou un renfoncement formé par deux murs.

A noun referring to a sheltered and secluded place, or an interior angle formed by two meeting walls.

1. Sheltered and secluded placeB2formal

   A small, quiet, and private corner or area that offers shelter or seclusion.

   recoin abrité et retiré

   • She found a cozy nook in the library to read her book.
   • The garden had a hidden nook surrounded by tall bushes.
   • He retreated to a quiet nook to escape the noise.

   Synonymesalcovecornercubbyholenicherecessretreatsnug

2. Interior cornerB2formal

   An interior angle formed where two walls meet, often used for storage or decoration.

   coin intérieur

   • They placed a small table in the nook of the kitchen.
   • The bookshelf fit perfectly into the nook of the hallway.
   • A lamp was set in the nook to brighten the dark corner.

   Synonymesalcovecornernicherecess