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 Best of all, returning to my cottage after dinner required only a brief, tipsy walk through the redwoods, the stars lighting my way. — Rachel Tepper Paley, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026 Indoor and outdoor event spaces, a private wine cellar and a museum are part of the changes, along with eight new three-bedroom, three-bath cottages for guests. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2026 The 21,000-square-foot property has eight bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, a two-bedroom guest cottage, and a ballroom that’s been converted into a game room and home theater. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 11 Oct. 2026 The bookshelves were made by Jeffrey Cayle, a carpenter who also built the home’s two guest cottages. — Rebecca Flint Marx, New York Times, 10 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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