cottage

noun

ˈkä-tij How to pronounce cottage (audio)
Definition of cottagenext
as in cabin
an often small house for recreational or seasonal use for a month every summer we rent a cottage on the ocean

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Recent Examples of cottage Great art can emerge from a garden cottage in Massachusetts or a madhouse in the South of France and find its audience generations later. — Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026 Across the courtyard sits a one-bedroom guest cottage sporting the same refined mountain home aesthetic. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2026 View gallery - 7 images With its XL dimensions and lack of wheels to tow it, this cottage-like tiny house isn't the best fit for would-be nomads. — New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026 The Basketmaker—whose skills go far beyond furniture making—weaves her a match, Fiddler on the Roof-like, and the Fisherwoman, after an awkward matrimonial moment, takes Wicker Husband home to her funky little cottage. — Valerie Monroe, Allure, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cottage
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cabin
Noun
  • Listen displays album artwork and playback information, while Climate illustrates cabin airflow and seat temperature.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Outdoor sauna options range from barrel and cabin builds to portable infrared tents at different price points, and most require planning for electrical hookups.
    — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of cabin

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“Cottage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cottage. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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