Definition of Inglenook

1. Noun. A corner by a fireplace.

Exact synonyms: Chimney Corner
Generic synonyms: Corner, Nook

Definition of Inglenook

1. Noun. (mostly historical architecture) A corner or nook beside an open fireplace. ¹

2. Noun. (mostly historical architecture) A bench or seat placed in a fireplace inglenook. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Inglenook

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Inglenook

ingestibility
ingestible
ingesting
ingestion
ingestions
ingestive
ingests
inghalla
ingine
ingines
ingirt
ingirted
ingirting
ingirts
ingle
inglenook (current term)
inglenooks
ingles
inglobate
inglobe
inglobed
inglobes
inglobing
inglorious
ingloriously
ingloriousness
inglut
ingluts
inglutted
inglutting

Literary usage of Inglenook

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Entomological News and Proceedings of the Entomological Section of the by Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia Entomological Section (1912)
"inglenook, VI—ft—11; Harrisburg, VI—12—11; Perdix, VI—10 to VII—1 on flowers. ... Carlisle Jc., VI—24 to VII—9; inglenook, Vili to VII—18, taken mostly on ..."

2. The Inner Man: Good Things to Eat and Drink and where to Get Them by Daniel O'Connell (1891)
"THE inglenook VINEYARD.—The wines of California have had in Captain ... Mr. FA Haber, 122 Sansome St., is the sole representative for the inglenook wines, ..."

3. The Waverley novels. 25 vols. by Walter Scott (1862)
"Auld Janet was established at the inglenook ; Davie had turned the spit to his immortal honour ; and even Ban and Bus- car, in the liberality of ..."

4. The Craftsman by Gustav Stickley (1907)
"The surface of the wall board around the inglenook and along the adjacent walls was roughened by the application of thick ..."

5. Recommended Country Inns & Pubs of Britain by Hunter Publishing, Incorporated (2004)
"THE inglenook HOTEL 255 Pagham Road, Pagham, Bognor Regis, ... with oak beams and inglenook fires helping to create a cosy, family atmosphere. ..."

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