kitchenislandfort

/ˈkɪtʃɪnˈaɪləndˈfɔːt/nounVerified New

Also in: Kücheninselbastion (Deutsch) · islabaluarte (Español) · îlotbastion (Français)

The fortress of one guest who installs themselves at the kitchen island and never leaves it.

The kitchenislandfort is garrisoned early and supplied by the host's own hand. Its occupant conducts the whole evening from the stool, counseling arrivals. The fort is welcome, permanent, and dismantled only when the lights go off, which is when the occupant offers, at last, to help wash up.

Etym. — kitchen island + fort — the stronghold of the helpful guest.

Rel. — circlesquatter

Novelty check: APPROVE

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