cottagecore

[ kot-ij-kawr ]

/ ˈkɒt ɪdʒˌkɔr /

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noun

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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Also called coun·try·core

[kuhn-tree-kawr] /ˈkʌn triˌkɔr/ .

Origin of cottagecore

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

Words nearby cottagecore

Cotswold, Cotswolds, cotta, cottage, cottage cheese, cottagecore, cottage country, cottage flat, cottage fries, Cottage Grove, cottage hospital