cocotte

noun

kȯ-ˈkȯt How to pronounce cocotte (audio)
Definition of cocottenext
as in prostitute
a woman who engages in sexual activities for money in the new play, she takes on the somewhat racy role of a cocotte in fin de siècle Paris

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Recent Examples of cocotte The eight-piece set includes four mini cocottes, an oval casserole dish, a square baking dish, and a rectangular roasting pan with a lid. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026 On deck are Dutch ovens, bakeware, mini cocottes, and more from the staple cookware brand. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025 Just $22, Le Creuset’s 8-ounce mini cocotte looks like a tiny version of the Le Creuset Dutch oven. — Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Nov. 2025 The Staub cocottes feature a matte black enamel interior in contrast to Le Creuset’s glossy off-white. — Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 19 Sep. 2024 See All Example Sentences for cocotte
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cocotte
  1. prostitute
  2. hooker
Noun
  • Going hunting for a prostitute in a trailer park wasn't the smartest thing San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York ever did and the NFL on Friday fined and suspended him for it.
    — Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The mayor is missing, the mafia is involved, a mad scientist rules the basement and all the prostitutes are vampires.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of prostitute
Noun
  • Depending on what the alleged hooker’s name was, maybe York was just trying to stay under the Valerie cap?
    — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Skipper and scrumhalf Lucu darted over after a strong run into contact from his hooker Lamothe and touched down on the half-hour to score France’s fourth try, securing a bonus competition point.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
Definition of hooker

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“Cocotte.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cocotte. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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