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Snuggery

[SNUH-ɡə-ree]

Part of speech: noun

Origin: British English, early 19th century

1.

A cozy or comfortable place, especially someone's private room or den.

2.

Another term for snug, a small, comfortable public room in a pub or inn.

Examples of Snuggery in a sentence

"The hidden snuggery behind the kitchen is my favorite room in the house."

"The extra room was supposed to be an office, but we turned it into a reading snuggery."

About Snuggery

A snuggery is exactly what it sounds like: a cozy little nook filled with comfortable chairs, pillows, blankets, books, or whatever your personal dream den would be filled with.

Did you Know?

Do you know the word "hygge" (pronounced HOO-gah)? It’s a Danish word meaning "a general sense of coziness," but it’s also a trendy obsession with all things comforting and content. Having a snuggery (or similar space) is a key element of reaching the perfect state of hygge.

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