inglenook
noun
Pronunciation: ˈɪŋɡəlˌnʊk
Definition
A small, recessed corner or bench built directly into the side of a large fireplace.
Examples
The old cottage featured a charming inglenook where guests could sit and warm their feet.
They spent the evening huddled in the inglenook, shielded from the drafty room by the stone walls.
Modern architects sometimes recreate the traditional inglenook to add a sense of intimacy to living spaces.
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