casita

noun

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

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Station yourself at this unique casita that shares a large outdoor space with other bungalows—including a grill, a dining area, a pool, and gardens. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2026 Two studio casitas each have an ensuite bathroom, bringing the total number of bedrooms up to three, plus four full baths across the property. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2026 Ronn Owens and his wife, Jan Black, a former KCBS reporter, purchased a home in Scottsdale where their equestrian daughter could live in a separate casita and have space to care for her horses. Martha Ross, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026 Bad Bunny pretaped the segment inside the casita, faux-falling through the roof and quite literally crashing a family gathering before exiting to the remainder of the performance. Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for casita

Word History

Etymology

Spanish, diminutive of casa

First Known Use

1822, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of casita was in 1822

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“Casita.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/casita. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.

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