The difference between Alcove and Nook

When used as nouns, alcove means a small recessed area set off from a larger room, whereas nook means a small corner formed by two walls.


check bellow for the other definitions of Alcove and Nook

  1. Alcove as a noun:

    A small recessed area set off from a larger room.

  2. Alcove as a noun:

    A shady retreat.

    Examples:

    "The house was situated in a leafy alcove."

  1. Nook as a noun:

    A small corner formed by two walls; an alcove.

    Examples:

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

  2. Nook as a noun:

    A hidden or secluded spot; a secluded retreat.

    Examples:

    "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."

  3. Nook as a noun:

    A recess, cove or hollow.

  4. Nook as a noun (historical):

    An English unit of land area, originally ¼ of a yardland but later 12½ or 20 acres.

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