1
: the dwelling of a farm laborer or small farmer
2
: a usually small frame one-family house
3
: a small detached dwelling unit at an institution
4
: a usually small house for vacation use
Examples of cottage in a Sentence
We rented a cottage for the weekend.
She owns a cottage at the beach.
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Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
4 July 2026
Also known as the Soldiers' House, Lincoln spent over a quarter of his presidency at the cottage, particularly during the hot summer months.
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Meredith Kile,
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4 July 2026
Shilaya looks south over a garden earmarked for future cottages, with staff quarters to the west.
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3 July 2026
Let Serena & Lily’s sophisticated coastal sensibilities guide you on your journey to decorate your space with a New England cottage in mind.
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Architectural Digest,
3 July 2026
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Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
4 July 2026
Also known as the Soldiers' House, Lincoln spent over a quarter of his presidency at the cottage, particularly during the hot summer months.
—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
4 July 2026
Shilaya looks south over a garden earmarked for future cottages, with staff quarters to the west.
—
New Atlas,
3 July 2026
Let Serena & Lily’s sophisticated coastal sensibilities guide you on your journey to decorate your space with a New England cottage in mind.
—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
3 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for cottage
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“Cottage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cottage. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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cottage
noun
cot·tage
ˈkät-ij 
1
: a small one-family house
2
: a small house for vacation use
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