Gloryhole
/ˈɡlɔː.ri.hoʊl/noun
A hole in a wall or partition for sexual activity.
Did you know?The term 'gloryhole' is thought to have originated in the 1970s, but its roots can be traced back to the idea of concealed pleasure in many cultures, reflecting deep-seated taboos.
Etymological Timeline
Old English
English
gloria
“fame or praise, often with a divine connotation.”
Middle English
English
glorye
“a state of great honor or distinction.”
14th Century
Latin
gloria
“the radiance of divine light or heavenly splendor.”
19th Century
English
glory-hole
“a hole where one might find or achieve glory, often in a metaphorical sense.”
20th Century
English
gloryhole
“specifically referring to a hole for sexual encounters, reflecting hidden desires.”