casa

noun

ca·​sa ˈkä-sə How to pronounce casa (audio)
chiefly Southwestern US
: dwelling

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Accordingly, expect to be well-fed on your stay, as the casa comes well-stocked with homemade breads, local fruits, spreads, and juices. — Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 29 May 2026 Since work on the slope beneath the casa began, programming has been limited to the property’s courtyard and west terrace. — Erika I. Ritchie, Orange County Register, 25 Feb. 2024 Each casa offers up to 20,000 square feet of expansive indoor and outdoor living. — Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 4 Mar. 2026 Each casa is entirely different, dependent on its size, layout, and backstory, with one, two, and three bedrooms. — Stephanie Rafanelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for casa

Word History

Etymology

Spanish & Italian, from Latin, cottage

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of casa was in 1843

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“Casa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/casa. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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