casita

noun

ca·​si·​ta kə-ˈsē-tə How to pronounce casita (audio)
Synonyms of casitanext
: a small house

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Jenn tries to compliment her, saying she’s gone from living in the casita to being a badass, but Gina cuts her off mid-sentence. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026 The rooms There are 100 keys in total, ranging from guestrooms and suites to multi-room casitas and a 12-bedroom Bunkhouse. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 Each casita has a kitchen, so plan to bring groceries and supplies—the nearest grocery store is about 15 miles away. — Jill Robbins, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2026 Their new home began its life as an 800-square-foot Spanish-style casita in the 1930s—but had a large, mismatched addition. — Rachel Wallace, Architectural Digest, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for casita

Word History

Etymology

Spanish, diminutive of casa

First Known Use

1822, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of casita was in 1822

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Casiquiare
casita
cask
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“Casita.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/casita. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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