cocotte

noun

co·​cotte kȯ-ˈkȯt How to pronounce cocotte (audio)
plural cocottes kȯ-ˈkȯt(s) How to pronounce cocotte (audio)
1
: dutch oven sense 3b
sometimes, specifically : a small Dutch oven used to cook individual servings
2
: a woman who engages in sex acts and especially sexual intercourse in exchange for pay
especially : courtesan

Examples of cocotte in a Sentence

in the new play, she takes on the somewhat racy role of a cocotte in fin de siècle Paris
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Le Creuset Stoneware Mini Round Cocotte Le Creuset Stoneware Mini Round Cocotte Make personal cakes and casseroles with these mini cocottes. Elsie Boskamp, USA TODAY, 28 Oct. 2024 Snag this mini cocotte from the brand to roast garlic and serve modest amounts of French onion soup in. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 9 Oct. 2024 Deals on Le Creuset Signature Round Dutch Ovens Le Creuset enameled cast-iron Dutch ovens (also called cocottes) are highly coveted by home cooks and professional chefs alike. Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 8 Oct. 2024 There’s the Staub cast iron 3.5-quart pumpkin cocotte, which basically screams fall and is great for soups, chilis, and more. Shea Simmons, People.com, 5 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cocotte 

Word History

Etymology

French

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of cocotte was in 1865

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“Cocotte.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cocotte. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.

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