woman cave en · NOUN
Etymology
woman + cave, on the pattern of man cave.
Meanings
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A part of a home, typically a room, reserved specifically for the use of an adult woman, in which she can relax and pursue her interests.
“It can be a room that’s a depository for all of the husband’s paraphernalia that the wife doesn’t want to see, such as things from the college basketball team,” Mr. Watson said. “And remember: there can be woman caves, too.”
2013 April 17, Tim McKeough, “The Resale Advantages of a Man Cave”, in New York Times:"I think every woman needs a woman cave to retreat to for peace and quiet," he said.
2011 August 13, Barbara J. Woerner, “Storage shed yields spiritual retreat”, in The Virginian-Pilot:Her space: A cozy-yet-stylish "woman cave" on the main floor of their 1996 home. Deb had the room designed last year as a solution to her and her husband's TV incompatibility.
2009 November 3, Kim Palmer, “His & hers rooms”, in Star Tribune:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| woman caves | Number=Plur | lexicographic |