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.—
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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
Josh grew up struggling, and this job has helped fund a man cave full of sports memorabilia and a Minimoog synthesizer with which Josh still hopes to make music.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
The pre-game event packs more Sesame Street goodness than a Muppet man cave.
—René Guzman, San Antonio Express-News, 22 Jan. 2026
McGuire has been watching games from his man cave in New York.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2026
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Jessica Riley, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
Josh grew up struggling, and this job has helped fund a man cave full of sports memorabilia and a Minimoog synthesizer with which Josh still hopes to make music.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
The pre-game event packs more Sesame Street goodness than a Muppet man cave.
—René Guzman, San Antonio Express-News, 22 Jan. 2026
McGuire has been watching games from his man cave in New York.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2026
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“Man cave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/man%20cave. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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