cottagecore

American  

[kot-ij-kawr] / ˈkɒt ɪdʒˌkɔr /

noun

1. an aesthetic or imagery inspired by an old-fashioned, rural lifestyle, characterized by rustic décor and fashion, a revival of traditional handicrafts, etc..

   For many, cottagecore can seem like a respite in our overstimulated world.

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Etymology

Origin of cottagecore

First recorded in 2015–20; cottage ( def. ) + -core ( def. ), from its supposed invocation of the charm of the English countryside and its cottages

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cottagecore

Young people thrifting clothes as they embrace their Y2K or cottagecore aesthetics have helped secondhand shopping shed its stigma, turning it into a trend, not a necessity.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 19, 2025

Brown has found that adhering to her vintage and cottagecore aesthetic allows her flexibility “as long as the treasures and art I choose to display stay within that,” she says.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 4, 2025

“Crow Talk” is a study of grief, friendship and navigating loss; a cottagecore book that is at once cozy reading and emotionally challenging.

From Seattle Times ● May 6, 2024

It’s not just cottagecore: “Putting up” produce is a time-honored food preservation method to keep fruits and vegetables shelf-stable.

From Salon ● Dec. 6, 2023

Le Creuset is quite popular amongst Gen-Zers, thanks partially to the online cottagecore trend, which branched away from Pinterest and found a new home on TikTok amid the pandemic.

From Salon ● Sep. 9, 2023