chalet

noun cha·let \ sha-ˈlā , ˈsha-(ˌ)lā \

|Updated on: 3 Aug 2018

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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

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Eugenie's parents, the divorced Duke and Duchess of York, eventually bought a chalet there in 2015.

— temi adebowale, Town & Country, "A Definitive History of Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank's Relationship," 2 July 2018
Most of the celebrities congregated in a chalet built by the Stronach Group, which owns Pimlico Race Course.

— john-john williams iv, baltimoresun.com, "Ne-Yo, Chanel Iman among celebrities spotted at Preakness 2018," 19 May 2018
Altadena Junction marked the starting point for the 1893 Mount Lowe Railway, a nearly seven-mile ascent with hospitality stops that included resorts, chalets, hotels, a dance hall and casino.

— r. daniel foster, latimes.com, "Neighborhood Spotlight: Altadena offers varied architectural styles but few places left to build anew," 11 May 2018
Opened by the Great Northern Railroad in 1913, the lodge was inspired by Switzerland’s ski chalets.

— larry bleiberg, USA TODAY, "10 great places to explore along the Canadian border," 29 June 2018
In 1936, the Works Progress Administration commissioned murals on the chalet’s walls by the artist Lucien Labaudt.

— bill van niekerken, SFChronicle.com, "Beach Chalet: From 1925 draw to dangerous dive bar to SF classic," 27 June 2018
Governor Larry Hogan, who wore a pink shirt and tan blazer combination, stayed on the top floor of the chalet, a VIP area.

— john-john williams iv, baltimoresun.com, "Ne-Yo, Chanel Iman among celebrities spotted at Preakness 2018," 19 May 2018
The House of Switzerland tries to replicate Alpine life with outdoor fire pits and a cluster of small chalets.

— Washington Post, "For Olympic fans, the real fun starts after the games," 20 Feb. 2018
Justify was installed as the 1-2 morning-line favorite for the $1.5 million, Grade 1 Preakness during Wednesday evening’s draw held at the Stronach Group chalet inside the Pimlico Race Course infield.

— jason frakes, The Courier-Journal, "Kentucky Derby winner Justify is big early favorite for 2018 Preakness," 16 May 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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