mancave

Basement with recliner

A mancave is a room or space in a home—often a basement, garage, or spare room—designated for a man's personal use and decorated according to his tastes.

The term implies a retreat from domestic life or feminine influence, typically featuring entertainment systems, sports memorabilia, or hobby equipment: He's down in his mancave watching the game.

Also spelled man cave.

leisure

basement

Subterranean building level

sports · television · poker · billiards · darts · kegerator · surround sound · couch · remote control · snacks

territory

sanctuary

Protected sacred space

personal space · bachelor · privacy · solitude · escape · domain · refuge · getaway · alone time · boundaries

decor

neon signs

Electrified gas tube advertisements

mini fridge · leather sofa · movie posters · jerseys · trophies · pinup · vintage · wood paneling · beer signs · flags

entertainment

home theater

Domestic entertainment system

projector · speakers · sports bar · karaoke · foosball · air hockey · pinball · arcade · card table · cigars

Opposites
gendered space

mancaveshe-shed

Woman's personal outbuilding

sewing room · boudoir · powder room · yoga room · yoga studio

private vs. shared domestic space

mancaveliving room

Home's social space

family room · great room · common area · den · kitchen

retreat vs. engagement

mancavefamily room

Informal home gathering space

nursery · playroom · guest room

Family

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Known to kids · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G