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Cubbyhole vs Nook - What's the difference?

cubbyhole | nook | Related terms |

As nouns the difference between cubbyhole and nook

is that cubbyhole is a small, cramped room while nook is a small corner formed by two walls; an alcove or recess or ancone.

cubbyhole

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A small, cramped room.
  • A small compartment; a pigeonhole.

    • nook

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A small corner formed by two walls; an alcove or recess or ancone.
    • There was a small broom for sweeping ash kept in the nook between the fireplace bricks and the wall.
  • A hidden or secluded spot.
    • 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.

    Derived terms

    * nookery

    Related terms

    * inglenook * any nook or cranny, every nook and cranny, nook and cranny, nook or cranny