man cave
noun
plural man caves
: a room (such as a finished basement or garage) used by a man as a personal sanctuary, an area for hobbies and leisure activities, or a space to socialize with male friends
Nothing says a classic man cave like a pool, foosball or air hockey table.—
Lauryn Jiles
compare she shed
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And if that notion offends you, stay home and watch on television, and turn your man caves into casinos.
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Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2026
Not all man caves are in the main house.
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Marni Jameson,
Arkansas Online,
22 May 2026
Walters did end up making a few purchases for his man cave, and it's been a win-win for the store and the fans.
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Jessica Riley,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2026
In some respects, that basement with its car space, arcade and workout room feels like a very current, family-friendly man cave.
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Jamie Gold,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2026
Not all man caves are in the main house.
—
Marni Jameson,
Arkansas Online,
22 May 2026
Walters did end up making a few purchases for his man cave, and it's been a win-win for the store and the fans.
—
Jessica Riley,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2026
In some respects, that basement with its car space, arcade and workout room feels like a very current, family-friendly man cave.
—
Jamie Gold,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for man cave
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“Man cave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/man%20cave. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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