bach

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
  • Top 5 Can’t Miss Book a lakefront stay at Wander the Resort, where sleek cottages and private beachfront access redefine rustic luxury.
    Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Built in 1885 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the estate offers five guest rooms with en-suite bathrooms, plus a standalone three-bedroom cottage for larger groups.
    Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Etihad flight details and NC investment The new route will use a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, which offers around 300 seats in business and economy cabins.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Layer the jumpsuit with the Anrabess Long Cardigan, which is perfect for chilly cabins but won’t weigh down your carry-on.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2025

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“Bach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bach. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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