What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
nook
Example
I like to curl up in the nook by the window with a good book. [nook: noun]
Example
The restaurant had a cozy nook in the back for intimate dinners. [nook: noun]
cranny
Example
I found a spider hiding in the cranny between the wall and the floor. [cranny: noun]
Example
She searched every cranny of the room for her lost earring. [cranny: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Nook is more commonly used than cranny in everyday language, and it has a more positive connotation. Cranny is less common and often used in specific contexts such as construction or cleaning.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between nook and cranny?
Both nook and cranny are relatively informal words, but nook can be used in more formal contexts such as interior design or architecture.
