breakfast nook

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Word: Breakfast Nook

Definition: A "breakfast nook" is a small, cozy area in or near a kitchen where people can sit and eat light meals, especially breakfast. It usually has a table and seats, and it’s often designed to be comfortable and inviting.

Usage Instructions:

• The term "breakfast nook" is a noun, so it is used to name a specific place.
• You can use it when talking about home design, dining areas, or meal habits.

Example:

• "Our new house has a lovely breakfast nook with a round table and soft cushions."

Advanced Usage:

• In more advanced discussions, you might describe how a breakfast nook can improve family interactions or serve as a multifunctional space for reading, working, or casual dining.

Word Variants:

• Nook: In general, a nook refers to a small, secluded space.
• Breakfast: The first meal of the day, usually eaten in the morning.

Different Meanings:

• Nook can refer to any small, cozy corner in a room, not just for eating. For example, a reading nook is a small space arranged for reading.

Synonyms:

• Eating area
• Dining corner
• Breakfast area

Idioms:

While there are no specific idioms that include "breakfast nook," you might hear: - "Have a seat at the table" – which means to be part of a discussion or decision-making process, similar to how family members gather in a breakfast nook.

Phrasal Verbs:

There are no specific phrasal verbs related to "breakfast nook," but related actions could include: - "Set up" (as in set up the breakfast nook) – to arrange furniture or decor in that space. - "Gather around" – to come together in the breakfast nook for a meal or conversation.

Summary:

A breakfast nook is a small, inviting place in or near the kitchen where light meals, especially breakfast, are enjoyed.

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Noun

1. a place for light meals (usually near a kitchen)
   • the breakfast nook had a built in table and seats

Synonyms

• breakfast area