cranny

noun

cran·​ny ˈkra-nē How to pronounce cranny (audio)
plural crannies
Synonyms of crannynext
1
: a small break or slit : crevice
2
: an obscure nook or corner
crannied adjective

Examples of cranny in a Sentence

We saw strange, colorful creatures in the crannies of the reef while scuba diving. We explored every cranny of the old castle.
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Like so much of Su’s music, Foundry moves past you like fog billowing into a room, occupying every nook and cranny. Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 30 Apr. 2026 As a result, Gemini is seeping into every nook and cranny of the Google ecosystem. ArsTechnica, 30 Apr. 2026 Hanging baskets provide a personal touch to the garden, bringing flowers and foliage to unused nooks and crannies. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026 Plumbing the intriguing nooks and crannies of the source material is the same kind of extrapolation that fueled the first season, said Muschietti, who helmed the two IT movies. Scott Huver, Deadline, 26 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cranny

Word History

Etymology

Middle English crany, from Middle French cren, cran notch

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of cranny was in the 15th century

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“Cranny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cranny. Accessed 6 May. 2026.

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cranny

noun
cran·​ny ˈkran-ē How to pronounce cranny (audio)
plural crannies
: a small break or slit (as in a cliff)

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