bach

Definition of bachnext
New Zealand
as in cottage
an often small house for recreational or seasonal use maintains a bach in South Island's Fiordland

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Recent Examples of bach Our bach boy Peter continues to have no real conversations with literally anyone, but does manage to (probably) sleep with two women and definitely piss off a third one. Hannah Rimm, refinery29.com, 25 Feb. 2020 For summer vacation, from Christmas to February, Kiwis tramp along a Great Walk, or tent near a stream, or drive a campervan from forest to forest, or rent a bach — a beach house — on the coast. Longreads, 18 Sep. 2019
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Noun
  • So the couple took a chance on the cottage just minutes from the beach.
    Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Worker’s cottages, bungalows, three- and six-flats, and courtyard apartments have been largely constructed of brick.
    Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Best rooms are in lower level, deluxe cabins with river rock, wood-burning fireplaces and private balconies.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The current Gen2 model introduced changes to the cabin and flight deck.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026

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“Bach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bach. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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