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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Opt for these cocottes to serve baked cheese, make mini shakshuka, or house spices on the counter.
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Amber C. Snider, Peoplemag, 25 May 2024
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Mini Round Cocotte
Cook yourself a romantic dinner for one with this round, 8-ounce cocotte, which is perfect for mini pot pies, soufflés, and French onion soup.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
Staub Cast-Iron Wide Oval Cocotte $350 $230 Food52 The only thing more covetable than a regular Staub cocotte is a black cast-iron one (which is extremely metal, in a literal and figurative sense).
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
Le Creuset Mini Round Cocotte This cute little Le Creuset cocotte will add a splash of color to the recipient's kitchen.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
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Amber C. Snider, Peoplemag, 25 May 2024
Amazon Quietly Discounted Cookware from Le Creuset, KitchenAid, Ninja, and More — Up to 56% Off
Mini Round Cocotte
Cook yourself a romantic dinner for one with this round, 8-ounce cocotte, which is perfect for mini pot pies, soufflés, and French onion soup.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
Staub Cast-Iron Wide Oval Cocotte $350 $230 Food52 The only thing more covetable than a regular Staub cocotte is a black cast-iron one (which is extremely metal, in a literal and figurative sense).
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
Le Creuset Mini Round Cocotte This cute little Le Creuset cocotte will add a splash of color to the recipient's kitchen.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for cocotte
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“Cocotte.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cocotte. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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