chalet

noun cha·let \ sha-ˈlā , ˈsha-(ˌ)lā \

Updated on: 14 Apr 2018

Definition of chalet

1 : a remote herdsman's hut in the Alps

2 a : a Swiss dwelling with unconcealed structural members and a wide overhang at the front and sides

b : a cottage or house in chalet style

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Examples of chalet in a Sentence

We stayed overnight at a ski chalet.
a mountain chalet for weekend getaways

Recent Examples of chalet from the Web

The Daily Star reiterated this plan, claiming that Prince Andrew had offered the group his ski chalet to hold the party in.

— amy mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR, "Prince Harry's Bachelor Party: Everything You Need to Know," 31 Mar. 2018
The regional menu at the storybook chalet Casa Oberrichter is excellent, the service warm and inviting.

— oddur thorisson, Condé Nast Traveler, "Friuli-Venezia Giulia Is an Italy Far Removed from Its Stereotypes," 7 Feb. 2018
Beat the rush for the perfect beach condo, ski chalet, or national park rental by following their below advice.

— Sunset, "The Best Times to Book Your Vacations This Year," 22 Jan. 2018
Among the townhomes, B&Bs and chalets are Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside Hotel, and Pangea — Canada’s first boutique pod hotel.

— marlise kast-myers, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Medal-worthy Whistler," 27 Mar. 2018
Top business and political leaders, who met last week in the quaint ski chalet town of Davos, Switzerland, couldn't stop talking about the booming global economy, record stock markets and President Trump's tax cuts.

— tory newmyer, Washington Post, "The Finance 202: Trump's State of the Union address isn't going to reshape Washington agenda," 31 Jan. 2018
The chalet is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

— chelsey lewis, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "6 lighted cross-country ski trails in Wisconsin," 4 Jan. 2018
Stars who present Oscars — and those who win them — get to lounge in a green room designed by Rolex to look like a Swiss mountain chalet.

— amy kaufman, latimes.com, "The Oscars turn 90, and the production team leaves no room for error ... this time," 2 Mar. 2018
Those who book the new chalet will discover a level of luxury Don probably never thought possible.

— andrew sessa, Condé Nast Traveler, "Sheldon Chalet Is the Most Luxe Way to Experience Alaska’s Denali National Park," 27 Feb. 2018

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Origin and Etymology of chalet

French

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First Known Use: 1782

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chalet Synonyms

Synonyms

cabin, camp, cottage, lodge;

Related Words

dacha, summerhouse;

bungalow, cot;

hut, shack, shanty;

CHALET Defined for English Language Learners

chalet

noun

Definition of chalet for English Language Learners

: a type of house that has a steep roof that extends past the walls
: a small house often in a group of similar houses where people go for vacations

CHALET Defined for Kids

chalet

noun cha·let \ sha-ˈlā \

Definition of chalet for Students

1 : a Swiss dwelling with a steep roof that sticks far out past the walls

2 : a cottage or house built to look like a Swiss chalet

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