"woman cave" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: woman caves [plural]
Etymology: woman + cave, on the pattern of man cave. Etymology templates: {{m|en|woman}} woman, {{m|en|cave}} cave, {{m|en|man cave}} man cave Head templates: {{en-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. Categories (topical): Rooms Synonyms: she shed Hyponyms: mom cave Coordinate_terms: man cave, mantuary

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