Bolthole
noun
A small, safe place where someone can go to hide or relax.
After a long week at work, I love to retreat to my bolthole by the lake.
Often appears as...
- country bolthole
- secret bolthole
Usage tips
Neutral
hideaway, retreat, sanctuary
noun
A place where someone temporarily stays away from their usual environment.
They rented a bolthole in the mountains for the weekend escape.
Often appears as...
- private bolthole
- holiday bolthole
Usage tips
Informal
getaway, hideaway, second home
noun
A small, safe place where someone can go to hide or relax.
After a long week at work, I love to retreat to my bolthole by the lake.
Often appears as...
- country bolthole
- secret bolthole
Usage tips
Neutral
hideaway, retreat, sanctuary
noun
A place where someone temporarily stays away from their usual environment.
They rented a bolthole in the mountains for the weekend escape.
Often appears as...
- private bolthole
- holiday bolthole
Usage tips
Informal
getaway, hideaway, second home
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Escape
A bolthole serves as a literal and metaphorical escape from daily pressures.
Many people find a bolthole in nature or their homes.
Pro Tip 2/3Casual context
In casual conversations, 'bolthole' can suggest any comfortable or nice space.
It's often used informally among friends.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional refuge
It can denote a space where one finds peace or solitude.
A bolthole can be crucial for mental well-being.
Pro Tip 1/3Escape
A bolthole serves as a literal and metaphorical escape from daily pressures.
Many people find a bolthole in nature or their homes.
Pro Tip 2/3Casual context
In casual conversations, 'bolthole' can suggest any comfortable or nice space.
It's often used informally among friends.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional refuge
It can denote a space where one finds peace or solitude.
A bolthole can be crucial for mental well-being.
Pro Tip 1/3Escape
A bolthole serves as a literal and metaphorical escape from daily pressures.
Many people find a bolthole in nature or their homes.
Pro Tip 2/3Casual context
In casual conversations, 'bolthole' can suggest any comfortable or nice space.
It's often used informally among friends.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional refuge
It can denote a space where one finds peace or solitude.
A bolthole can be crucial for mental well-being.
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