cottagecore

noun

cot·​tage·​core ˈkä-tij-ˌkȯr 

: a style (as of dress or decor) that evokes a romantic vision of rural life

… cottagecore embraces everything quaint and whimsical about an idyllic bygone era without ever having to deal with its less photogenic realities.

—Laura Reed

This season's coat trends are here to remind us that cottagecore isn't going anywhere, with quilted textures … and fashion-forward flannel jackets all rising in popularity among shoppers.

—Frances Solá-Santiago

—often used before another noun

The cottagecore aesthetic exploded in 2020, driven by a collective longing for simplicity, warmth and control during unpredictable times.

—Mandy Applegate

This set of four vintage teacups will blend in seamlessly with the rest of your cottagecore home, and it'll look great when friends come over for tea.

—Jae Thomas

Word History

Etymology

cottage + -core (in hardcore, soft-core)

First Known Use

2019, in the meaning defined above