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inglenook::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | chimney corner |
| Type of | corner, nook |
Examples of inglenook
inglenook
It's small, with just a galley kitchen, but there are beams and an inglenook.
From the guardian.co.uk
A beautiful 11th-century building with flagstone floors and inglenook fires.
From the telegraph.co.uk
It spans about 2,700 sq ft, with inglenook fireplaces and beamed ceilings.
From the thisisbristol.co.uk
Inglenook Pantry of Geneva generously provides soup on a first-come, first-served basis.
From the dailyherald.com
An inglenook originally separated the entry hallway from the living room.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Several rooms have large open fireplaces, with a brick inglenook fireplace in the kitchen.
From the en.wikipedia.org
It has three bedrooms and a substantial inglenook fireplace to cosy up to on wintry evenings.
From the telegraph.co.uk
The large inglenook fireplace houses a wood-burner-style gas heater.
From the nytimes.com
Inglenook was founded in 1880 by fur trader Gustave Niebaum, who proceeded to make premium wines.
From the thenewstribune.com
- Chimney corner: a corner by a fireplace
- A corner or nook beside an open fireplace; a bench or seat placed in an inglenook
- (lit. fire-corner): Recess for a hearth with provision for seating.
- A very large traditional open fire in which the fire was continually burning on the hearth, which formed the prime heat source in the house as well as the place for cooking. The flue from the inglenook was un- throated and possibly 80% of the heat was lost up the flue.
- An alcove-like space near a fireplace which is fitted with seats.
- A cozy nook by the hearth.
