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bach

noun

Definition of 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bach

Noun

Flanked by hydrangea bushes, this charming Cape Cod-style cottage is the perfect spot for a bachelorette weekend or girls’ trip.

— Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
The original structure dates back to 1894, and there are five lakeside cottages open seasonally.

— Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of cottage

Noun

Even more, Sakara’s staterooms are nothing short of luxe—spacious and more boutique hotel than ship cabin.

— Stephanie Orma, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
The 180-acre (73-hectare) retreat, which is run by the Navy and guarded by Marines, has a cabin named Aspen that’s reserved for the president, plus about a dozen other cabins for guests.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026