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

Examples of man cave in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This flash clearance the ideal time to upgrade your main living room setup or create a high-performance theater man cave. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 24 July 2026

And if that notion offends you, stay home and watch on television, and turn your man caves into casinos. — 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

Word History

First Known Use

1992, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for man cave

• agave
• behave
• concave
• conclave
• enclave
• engrave
• enslave
• forgave
• landgrave
• margrave
• shortwave
• aftershave