casita

noun

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

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In the country’s interior, Nayara Gardens, the family-friendly resort that’s part of Nayara’s trifecta of properties overlooking Arenal volcano, reopened in 2024 after transforming its rooms into casitas with private plunge pools with a breezy, tropical vibe. Laura Dannen Redman, AFAR Media, 16 July 2025 With just 96 guestrooms, the boutique resort is deliberately intimate, comprising a mix of suites, casitas and one-bedroom penthouses, each designed to privilege a connection with nature. Kim Westerman, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025 For groups that want to spread out, there’s a separate ensuite casita next to the main house. Kristine Hansen, Architectural Digest, 10 June 2025 At-extra-cost casitas will be added on the pool deck. Erica Silverstein, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for casita

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 Jul. 2025.

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