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 Recently, the Arizona Legislature passed a bill addressing Accessory Dwelling Units, ADUs or casitas, that will make ADUs permissible in certain areas of the city. Sam Kmack, The Arizona Republic, 9 July 2024 The new casita will be a work in progress and the space is expected to break ground later this year. Amelia Benavides-Colón, Detroit Free Press, 6 Mar. 2024 The El Tiempo vibe Their cantina locations all carry a rustic Mexican casita vibe. Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2024 There are 453 spacious casitas and suites with large patios, comfy beds, and Southwest-meets-midcentury decor. Emily Hochberg, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 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 26 Jul. 2024.

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