English

Noun

woman cave ‎(plural woman caves)

1. 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.
   • 2009, Kim Palmer, "His & hers rooms", Star Tribune, 3 November 2009:

     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.

   • 2011, Barbara J. Woerner, "Storage shed yields spiritual retreat", The Virginian-Pilot, 13 August 2011:

     "I think every woman needs a woman cave to retreat to for peace and quiet," he said.

   • 2013, Tim McKeough, "The Resale Advantages of a Man Cave", New York Times, 17 April 2013:

     “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.”

Hyponyms

• mom cave

Coordinate terms

• man cave
• mantuary