Illustration of chalet
- chalet 2a
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
Examples of chalet in a Sentence
We stayed overnight at a ski chalet.
a mountain chalet for weekend getaways
Recent Examples on the Web
Distinct room service menus are available to main resort and chalet guests, but caviar is not listed on the menu.
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2024
It was meant to be a cross between a Swiss chalet and a Norwegian Villa because European culture was considered to be the epitome of refinement at the time.
—The Arizona Republic, 30 Mar. 2024
The landscape here is all-encompassing, with the Humboldt Mountains providing cinematic backdrops from the floor-to-ceiling windows of the standalone chalets, outfitted with stone fireplaces and reclaimed timber.
—Jillian Dara, Robb Report, 29 Feb. 2024
That is a secret the chalet seems intent on holding close.
—Carolina A. Miranda, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2024
Private and shared lodging options range from Western-style chalets to glamping tents and yurts, and rates include nutritious meals (including vegan and gluten-free options) and access to amenities like saunas and a hot tub.
—Julia Eskins, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2024
The 770 replica in Aspen, Colorado, looks more like a ski chalet than an English revival.
—Adam Iscoe, The New Yorker, 22 Jan. 2024
Next is a sprawling five-bedroom ski chalet, right in the middle of Vail, Colorado, walkable to the ski resorts, as well as area dining and landmarks.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2024
Set in the French Alps outside Grenoble, the chalet might at first seem an object of luxury.
—Carolina A. Miranda, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2024
Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2024
It was meant to be a cross between a Swiss chalet and a Norwegian Villa because European culture was considered to be the epitome of refinement at the time.
—The Arizona Republic, 30 Mar. 2024
The landscape here is all-encompassing, with the Humboldt Mountains providing cinematic backdrops from the floor-to-ceiling windows of the standalone chalets, outfitted with stone fireplaces and reclaimed timber.
—Jillian Dara, Robb Report, 29 Feb. 2024
That is a secret the chalet seems intent on holding close.
—Carolina A. Miranda, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2024
Private and shared lodging options range from Western-style chalets to glamping tents and yurts, and rates include nutritious meals (including vegan and gluten-free options) and access to amenities like saunas and a hot tub.
—Julia Eskins, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2024
The 770 replica in Aspen, Colorado, looks more like a ski chalet than an English revival.
—Adam Iscoe, The New Yorker, 22 Jan. 2024
Next is a sprawling five-bedroom ski chalet, right in the middle of Vail, Colorado, walkable to the ski resorts, as well as area dining and landmarks.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2024
Set in the French Alps outside Grenoble, the chalet might at first seem an object of luxury.
—Carolina A. Miranda, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2024
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“Chalet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chalet. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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chalet
noun
cha·let
sha-ˈlā 
ˈshal-ˌā
1
: a herdsman's hut in the Alps away from a town or village
2
a
: a Swiss dwelling with a roof that sticks far out past the walls
b
: a cottage built to look like a chalet
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