casita

noun

ca·​si·​ta kə-ˈsē-tə How to pronounce casita (audio)
: a small house

Examples of casita in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The Mediterranean-style home includes a four-bedroom main residence and a one-bedroom casita. Pueng Vongs, The Mercury News, 21 May 2024 There is also a one-bedroom, one-bathroom casita on the property. David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 21 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for casita 

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Word History

Etymology

Spanish, diminutive of casa

First Known Use

1868, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of casita was in 1868

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“Casita.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/casita. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

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