nuttery

/ˈnʌtəri/ or /ˈnʌtəri/

Definitions

1. noun

A place where nuts are stored, especially a room or building for storing nuts.

“The old farmhouse had a small nuttery in the attic where the family stored their harvest.”

2. noun

A place where eccentric or foolish people are kept, often used humorously or ironically.

“The comedian joked about being locked in a nuttery with the rest of the cast.”

Synonyms

  • loony bin
  • madhouse

Antonyms

  • sanatorium
  • sanitarium