plural cocottes
kȯ-ˈkȯt(s) 
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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This darling cocotte is a version of Le Creuset’s beloved signature round Dutch oven, only mini and much cuter.
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2025
At under $100, this adorable cocotte set won’t break the bank.
—Amber C. Snider, Peoplemag, 25 May 2024
Plus, scoop up a darling mini cocotte to treat yourself to mini desserts.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2025
The skillets, cocottes, braisers, and baking dishes are all oven-safe and come in a uniform matte black finish.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2025
At under $100, this adorable cocotte set won’t break the bank.
—Amber C. Snider, Peoplemag, 25 May 2024
Plus, scoop up a darling mini cocotte to treat yourself to mini desserts.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2025
The skillets, cocottes, braisers, and baking dishes are all oven-safe and come in a uniform matte black finish.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cocotte
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“Cocotte.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cocotte. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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