man cave

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English

A man spending time in his man cave.

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man + cave, suggesting the caves in which prehistoric people sometimes lived.

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man cave (plural man caves)

  1. (informal, humorous) A part of a home specifically reserved for adult male activities, such as drinking beer, playing games and watching TV; often a garage or den.
    • 2007 November 18, Charles Memminger, “Cave Men: There are sports and beer but no women in these sanctuaries”, in Honolulu Star-Bulletin, archived from the original on 13 May 2008:
      Man caves are better known on the mainland, where space isn't a problem.

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