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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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
Located on a street corner in the Fashion District, their space, which doubles as a man cave, reflects their creative influences, their ties to L.A. and their offbeat sense of humor.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2025
That said, there’s plenty of ways to use the space, according to shoppers, who have turned the shed into a kids play room, a private guest house, a man cave, an art studio, and more.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Dec. 2025
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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
Located on a street corner in the Fashion District, their space, which doubles as a man cave, reflects their creative influences, their ties to L.A. and their offbeat sense of humor.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2025
That said, there’s plenty of ways to use the space, according to shoppers, who have turned the shed into a kids play room, a private guest house, a man cave, an art studio, and more.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Dec. 2025
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“Man cave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/man%20cave. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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