inglenook

/ˌɪŋgəlˈnʊk/
IPA guide

Other forms: inglenooks

Definitions of inglenook
  1. noun
    a corner by a fireplace
    synonyms: chimney corner
    see moresee less
    type of:
    corner, nook
    an interior angle formed by two meeting walls
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘inglenook'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family

Vocabulary lists containing inglenook

view more about the vocabulary list
English Words Derived from Gaelic

Here we present 15 words that passed through Gaelic on their way to English. Some are stereotypically Gaelic, like bog and clan, but others, like loop and curmudgeon, may surprise you. You can read more about words from the Emerald Isle in Beyond Shamrocks and Leprechauns.

MORE VOCABULARY LISTS