Word of the Day: Inglenook
Noun
1. A space on either side of a large fireplace.
Example Sentences.
1. "We filled the inglenook with bookshelves and turned it into a cozy reading spot."
2. "Some historical homes have inglenook fireplaces tucked under a grand staircase."
3. "Adelaide built a pair of benches for the inglenook."
Word Origin.
Scots, late 18th century
"Ingle" likely comes from the Scottish Gaelic "aingeal," meaning "light, fire," and "nook" is a Middle English word that refers to a corner or fragment.
Noun
1. A space on either side of a large fireplace.
Example Sentences.
1. "We filled the inglenook with bookshelves and turned it into a cozy reading spot."
2. "Some historical homes have inglenook fireplaces tucked under a grand staircase."
3. "Adelaide built a pair of benches for the inglenook."
Word Origin.
Scots, late 18th century
"Ingle" likely comes from the Scottish Gaelic "aingeal," meaning "light, fire," and "nook" is a Middle English word that refers to a corner or fragment.
Word of the Day: Inglenook
Noun
1. A space on either side of a large fireplace.
Example Sentences.
1. "We filled the inglenook with bookshelves and turned it into a cozy reading spot."
2. "Some historical homes have inglenook fireplaces tucked under a grand staircase."
3. "Adelaide built a pair of benches for the inglenook."
Word Origin.
Scots, late 18th century
"Ingle" likely comes from the Scottish Gaelic "aingeal," meaning "light, fire," and "nook" is a Middle English word that refers to a corner or fragment.
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