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noun cha·let \ sha-ˈlā , ˈsha-(ˌ)lā \

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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The train stopped right in front of my hotel, in the picturesque, historic town of Rougemont, an unspoiled village famous for its many-centuries-old chalets.

— joanne dibona, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Lake Geneva a Swiss paradise," 25 Aug. 2017
The Molly Gibson definitely hasn’t lost its soul as a mountain ski chalet while the Hotel Aspen gave off a more contemporary vibe.

— mark fadden, star-telegram, "A "tail" of two cities," 23 Aug. 2017
Helgeson and Ducat tucked into their sleeping bags outside, near the chalet, packed with guests during the busy summer season.

— emily e. smith, Smithsonian, "The Deadly Grizzly Bear Attacks That Changed the National Park Service Forever," 10 Aug. 2017
Within two days, rangers had fatally shot three at the chalet.

— karin brulliard, chicagotribune.com, "The true story of two fatal grizzly bear attacks that changed our relationship with wildlife," 5 Aug. 2017
Within two days, rangers had fatally shot three at the chalet.

— karin brulliard, chicagotribune.com, "The true story of two fatal grizzly bear attacks that changed our relationship with wildlife," 5 Aug. 2017
Within two days, rangers had fatally shot three at the chalet.

— author: karin brulliard, Alaska Dispatch News, "The story of 2 fatal grizzly bear attacks that changed our relationship with wildlife," 4 Aug. 2017
Within two days, rangers had fatally shot three at the chalet.

— author: karin brulliard, Alaska Dispatch News, "The story of 2 fatal grizzly bear attacks that changed our relationship with wildlife," 4 Aug. 2017
Within two days, rangers had fatally shot three at the chalet.

— karin brulliard, idahostatesman, "50 years ago, fatal grizzly attacks in Montana changed human-wildlife interactions," 3 Aug. 2017

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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

bach [New Zealand], cabin, camp, cottage, lodge

Related Words

dacha, summerhouse; bungalow, cot; hut, shack, shanty

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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

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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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