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baches

noun

plural of bach, New Zealand
as in cottages
an often small house for recreational or seasonal use maintains a bach in South Island's Fiordland

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  1. cottages
  2. cabins
Noun
  • Shakti Prana, a mountain retreat in Kumaon featuring seven private cottages.
    — CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Local highlights include cozy cottages, Missouri wine, and the Blue Owl’s famous 10-pound apple pie made with 18 apples.
    — Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of cottages
Noun
  • The fire destroyed the historic Grand Canyon Lodge, cabins and other structures.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026
  • However, popular itineraries and, more importantly, desirable cabins with limited availability sell out more quickly.
    — Erica Silverstein, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of cabins
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“Baches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baches. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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