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
  • The Rooms With eight minimalist guest rooms in the main house (all but one on the first floor) and three freestanding, sea-facing forest cottages, all 11 keys are both chic and cozy.
    — Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Rooms This property is a hotel-rental-property hybrid, with 15 individual studio and one-bedroom cottages tucked along the serene waters of Kennebunkport’s Cabot Cove.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Minor refreshes will be added to other classes, such as an extra inch of reclining space in premium economy cabins, and new upholstery in economy class.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The lower deck is home to four guest cabins, three crew cabins, a large engine room, and a sizable garage that can hold a tender of up to 16 feet.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2026

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“Bach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bach. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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