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Can 'nook' be used outside the saying 'nook and cranny'? Is it common?
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I'm looking for an English word that describes something comfortable: a safe space that one prefers to chill out in quiet solitude, and something that depicts a sentiment of familiarity.
I would like for the word to be informal, as per something you would say to a good friend of yours: 'And this is my little corner here.' 'Little corner' can be a good candidate but I'm looking for a single-word term.
By reading up on the thesaurus and the dictionary, I stumbled upon the word 'nook'.
So, I wonder, is the use of this word by itself appropriate? Or is it unidiomatic? I always used to hear it in the saying 'nook and cranny', and I wonder whether it's uncommon to have only 'nook' in a sentence.
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I'm looking for an English word that describes something comfortable: a safe space that one prefers to chill out in quiet solitude, and something that depicts a sentiment of familiarity.
I would like for the word to be informal, as per something you would say to a good friend of yours: 'And this is my little corner here.' 'Little corner' can be a good candidate but I'm looking for a single-word term.
By reading up on the thesaurus and the dictionary, I stumbled upon the word 'nook'.
So, I wonder, is the use of this word by itself appropriate? Or is it unidiomatic? I always used to hear it in the saying 'nook and cranny', and I wonder whether it's uncommon to have only 'nook' in a sentence.
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Breakfast nooks and reading nooks are common here (US, SE Region). I think zen space is a common term used to describe relaxation or meditation nooks now, but it doesn't sound cozy to me.
– KannE
32 mins ago
@KannE No, "zen space" does not sound cozy at all...
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I'm looking for an English word that describes something comfortable: a safe space that one prefers to chill out in quiet solitude, and something that depicts a sentiment of familiarity.
I would like for the word to be informal, as per something you would say to a good friend of yours: 'And this is my little corner here.' 'Little corner' can be a good candidate but I'm looking for a single-word term.
By reading up on the thesaurus and the dictionary, I stumbled upon the word 'nook'.
So, I wonder, is the use of this word by itself appropriate? Or is it unidiomatic? I always used to hear it in the saying 'nook and cranny', and I wonder whether it's uncommon to have only 'nook' in a sentence.
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I'm looking for an English word that describes something comfortable: a safe space that one prefers to chill out in quiet solitude, and something that depicts a sentiment of familiarity.
I would like for the word to be informal, as per something you would say to a good friend of yours: 'And this is my little corner here.' 'Little corner' can be a good candidate but I'm looking for a single-word term.
By reading up on the thesaurus and the dictionary, I stumbled upon the word 'nook'.
So, I wonder, is the use of this word by itself appropriate? Or is it unidiomatic? I always used to hear it in the saying 'nook and cranny', and I wonder whether it's uncommon to have only 'nook' in a sentence.
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Breakfast nooks and reading nooks are common here (US, SE Region). I think zen space is a common term used to describe relaxation or meditation nooks now, but it doesn't sound cozy to me.
– KannE
32 mins ago
@KannE No, "zen space" does not sound cozy at all...
– He Who Shall Not Be Named
14 mins ago
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Breakfast nooks and reading nooks are common here (US, SE Region). I think zen space is a common term used to describe relaxation or meditation nooks now, but it doesn't sound cozy to me.
– KannE
32 mins ago
@KannE No, "zen space" does not sound cozy at all...
– He Who Shall Not Be Named
14 mins ago
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Breakfast nooks and reading nooks are common here (US, SE Region). I think zen space is a common term used to describe relaxation or meditation nooks now, but it doesn't sound cozy to me.
– KannE
32 mins ago
Breakfast nooks and reading nooks are common here (US, SE Region). I think zen space is a common term used to describe relaxation or meditation nooks now, but it doesn't sound cozy to me.
– KannE
32 mins ago
@KannE No, "zen space" does not sound cozy at all...
– He Who Shall Not Be Named
14 mins ago
@KannE No, "zen space" does not sound cozy at all...
– He Who Shall Not Be Named
14 mins ago
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Yes, you can use nook without the cranny, for nook merely means "a corner or recess, especially one offering seclusion or security." (Oxford Dictionary) See here for sentence examples of nook by itself. As to whether it is common, that is something I wouldn't concern myself with. Commonality, or lack thereof, should not dictate whether something is used or not. Usage of language should be dictated only by communicative qualities; that is, whether the term or word in question adequately communicates an idea, regardless of how old or common it is. This is just my opinion, however.
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I totally agree with you. I just want to note that in the link "nook" sits with either "cranny" or "corner" in all ten example sentences. This kind of reinforces the idea that "nook" co-occurs in some way with either of these two words, not necessarily one directly after the other. @JD342 I agree with this answer. You can use it by itself, it's just a bit less common, but not strange in the least in my opinion. Well, I can't say whether this is the case in all regions, because I don't know what everyone else thinks.
– Zebrafish
37 mins ago
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@Zebrafish You make a good point; there is only one sentence that uses "nook" by itself: "The nook beside the fire." Also, the sentences provided are essentially redundant, as Oxford defines "nook" as "a corner or recess..."
– He Who Shall Not Be Named
29 mins ago
Ahhh true. Sorry, didn't want to bring up such a petty point, just something I noticed.
– Zebrafish
24 mins ago
@Zebrafish No, don't apologize for speaking your mind to me.
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Yes, you can use nook without the cranny, for nook merely means "a corner or recess, especially one offering seclusion or security." (Oxford Dictionary) See here for sentence examples of nook by itself. As to whether it is common, that is something I wouldn't concern myself with. Commonality, or lack thereof, should not dictate whether something is used or not. Usage of language should be dictated only by communicative qualities; that is, whether the term or word in question adequately communicates an idea, regardless of how old or common it is. This is just my opinion, however.
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I totally agree with you. I just want to note that in the link "nook" sits with either "cranny" or "corner" in all ten example sentences. This kind of reinforces the idea that "nook" co-occurs in some way with either of these two words, not necessarily one directly after the other. @JD342 I agree with this answer. You can use it by itself, it's just a bit less common, but not strange in the least in my opinion. Well, I can't say whether this is the case in all regions, because I don't know what everyone else thinks.
– Zebrafish
37 mins ago
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@Zebrafish You make a good point; there is only one sentence that uses "nook" by itself: "The nook beside the fire." Also, the sentences provided are essentially redundant, as Oxford defines "nook" as "a corner or recess..."
– He Who Shall Not Be Named
29 mins ago
Ahhh true. Sorry, didn't want to bring up such a petty point, just something I noticed.
– Zebrafish
24 mins ago
@Zebrafish No, don't apologize for speaking your mind to me.
– He Who Shall Not Be Named
23 mins ago
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Yes, you can use nook without the cranny, for nook merely means "a corner or recess, especially one offering seclusion or security." (Oxford Dictionary) See here for sentence examples of nook by itself. As to whether it is common, that is something I wouldn't concern myself with. Commonality, or lack thereof, should not dictate whether something is used or not. Usage of language should be dictated only by communicative qualities; that is, whether the term or word in question adequately communicates an idea, regardless of how old or common it is. This is just my opinion, however.
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I totally agree with you. I just want to note that in the link "nook" sits with either "cranny" or "corner" in all ten example sentences. This kind of reinforces the idea that "nook" co-occurs in some way with either of these two words, not necessarily one directly after the other. @JD342 I agree with this answer. You can use it by itself, it's just a bit less common, but not strange in the least in my opinion. Well, I can't say whether this is the case in all regions, because I don't know what everyone else thinks.
– Zebrafish
37 mins ago
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@Zebrafish You make a good point; there is only one sentence that uses "nook" by itself: "The nook beside the fire." Also, the sentences provided are essentially redundant, as Oxford defines "nook" as "a corner or recess..."
– He Who Shall Not Be Named
29 mins ago
Ahhh true. Sorry, didn't want to bring up such a petty point, just something I noticed.
– Zebrafish
24 mins ago
@Zebrafish No, don't apologize for speaking your mind to me.
– He Who Shall Not Be Named
23 mins ago
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Yes, you can use nook without the cranny, for nook merely means "a corner or recess, especially one offering seclusion or security." (Oxford Dictionary) See here for sentence examples of nook by itself. As to whether it is common, that is something I wouldn't concern myself with. Commonality, or lack thereof, should not dictate whether something is used or not. Usage of language should be dictated only by communicative qualities; that is, whether the term or word in question adequately communicates an idea, regardless of how old or common it is. This is just my opinion, however.
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Yes, you can use nook without the cranny, for nook merely means "a corner or recess, especially one offering seclusion or security." (Oxford Dictionary) See here for sentence examples of nook by itself. As to whether it is common, that is something I wouldn't concern myself with. Commonality, or lack thereof, should not dictate whether something is used or not. Usage of language should be dictated only by communicative qualities; that is, whether the term or word in question adequately communicates an idea, regardless of how old or common it is. This is just my opinion, however.
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I totally agree with you. I just want to note that in the link "nook" sits with either "cranny" or "corner" in all ten example sentences. This kind of reinforces the idea that "nook" co-occurs in some way with either of these two words, not necessarily one directly after the other. @JD342 I agree with this answer. You can use it by itself, it's just a bit less common, but not strange in the least in my opinion. Well, I can't say whether this is the case in all regions, because I don't know what everyone else thinks.
– Zebrafish
37 mins ago
1
@Zebrafish You make a good point; there is only one sentence that uses "nook" by itself: "The nook beside the fire." Also, the sentences provided are essentially redundant, as Oxford defines "nook" as "a corner or recess..."
– He Who Shall Not Be Named
29 mins ago
Ahhh true. Sorry, didn't want to bring up such a petty point, just something I noticed.
– Zebrafish
24 mins ago
@Zebrafish No, don't apologize for speaking your mind to me.
– He Who Shall Not Be Named
23 mins ago
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I totally agree with you. I just want to note that in the link "nook" sits with either "cranny" or "corner" in all ten example sentences. This kind of reinforces the idea that "nook" co-occurs in some way with either of these two words, not necessarily one directly after the other. @JD342 I agree with this answer. You can use it by itself, it's just a bit less common, but not strange in the least in my opinion. Well, I can't say whether this is the case in all regions, because I don't know what everyone else thinks.
– Zebrafish
37 mins ago
1
@Zebrafish You make a good point; there is only one sentence that uses "nook" by itself: "The nook beside the fire." Also, the sentences provided are essentially redundant, as Oxford defines "nook" as "a corner or recess..."
– He Who Shall Not Be Named
29 mins ago
Ahhh true. Sorry, didn't want to bring up such a petty point, just something I noticed.
– Zebrafish
24 mins ago
@Zebrafish No, don't apologize for speaking your mind to me.
– He Who Shall Not Be Named
23 mins ago
1
1
I totally agree with you. I just want to note that in the link "nook" sits with either "cranny" or "corner" in all ten example sentences. This kind of reinforces the idea that "nook" co-occurs in some way with either of these two words, not necessarily one directly after the other. @JD342 I agree with this answer. You can use it by itself, it's just a bit less common, but not strange in the least in my opinion. Well, I can't say whether this is the case in all regions, because I don't know what everyone else thinks.
– Zebrafish
37 mins ago
I totally agree with you. I just want to note that in the link "nook" sits with either "cranny" or "corner" in all ten example sentences. This kind of reinforces the idea that "nook" co-occurs in some way with either of these two words, not necessarily one directly after the other. @JD342 I agree with this answer. You can use it by itself, it's just a bit less common, but not strange in the least in my opinion. Well, I can't say whether this is the case in all regions, because I don't know what everyone else thinks.
– Zebrafish
37 mins ago
1
1
@Zebrafish You make a good point; there is only one sentence that uses "nook" by itself: "The nook beside the fire." Also, the sentences provided are essentially redundant, as Oxford defines "nook" as "a corner or recess..."
– He Who Shall Not Be Named
29 mins ago
@Zebrafish You make a good point; there is only one sentence that uses "nook" by itself: "The nook beside the fire." Also, the sentences provided are essentially redundant, as Oxford defines "nook" as "a corner or recess..."
– He Who Shall Not Be Named
29 mins ago
Ahhh true. Sorry, didn't want to bring up such a petty point, just something I noticed.
– Zebrafish
24 mins ago
Ahhh true. Sorry, didn't want to bring up such a petty point, just something I noticed.
– Zebrafish
24 mins ago
@Zebrafish No, don't apologize for speaking your mind to me.
– He Who Shall Not Be Named
23 mins ago
@Zebrafish No, don't apologize for speaking your mind to me.
– He Who Shall Not Be Named
23 mins ago
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Breakfast nooks and reading nooks are common here (US, SE Region). I think zen space is a common term used to describe relaxation or meditation nooks now, but it doesn't sound cozy to me.
– KannE
32 mins ago
@KannE No, "zen space" does not sound cozy at all...
– He Who Shall Not Be Named
14 mins ago