bach

Definition of bachnext
New Zealand
as in cottage
an often small house for recreational or seasonal use maintains a bach in South Island's Fiordland

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Recent Examples of bach Our bach boy Peter continues to have no real conversations with literally anyone, but does manage to (probably) sleep with two women and definitely piss off a third one. Hannah Rimm, refinery29.com, 25 Feb. 2020 For summer vacation, from Christmas to February, Kiwis tramp along a Great Walk, or tent near a stream, or drive a campervan from forest to forest, or rent a bach — a beach house — on the coast. Longreads, 18 Sep. 2019
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Noun
  • Upon reaching the par-4 fifth hole, players are greeted by a bothy, which is a Scottish cottage.
    Zach Schenfisch, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Two-bedroom condominiums, along with several houses and cottages, are also available for long-term stays and group getaways.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 July 2026
Noun
  • But this isn’t because of potential health risks or adverse effects in-flight—cabin crew simply dislike pouring it because of its excessive fizziness.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026
  • Its cavernous cabin and ultra-refined interior create an ambiance that's nearly impossible to top, even in a segment that hosts luxury legends from BMW and Mercedes-Benz.
    Charles Singh, USA Today, 17 July 2026

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“Bach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bach. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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