cottagecore

[ kot-ij-kawr ]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cottagecore¹

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