Main Entry: cot·tage

Pronunciation: \ˈkä-tij\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English cotage, from Anglo-French, from Middle English cot — more at cot

Date: 14th century

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

— cot·tag·ey \-ti-jē\ adjective