plural chalets
1
: a type of house that has a steep roof that extends past the walls
We stayed overnight at a ski chalet.
Note: Chalets were originally built in Switzerland and are common where there are mountains and a lot of snow.
2
British
: a small house often in a group of similar houses where people go for vacations
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“Chalet.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/chalet. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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