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
  • The original structure dates back to 1894, and there are five lakeside cottages open seasonally.
    — Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The Sconset Bluff Walk is a popular scenic footpath near yards of private cottages.
    — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of cottages
Noun
  • One of the most popular premium economy cabins in the sky, Emirates debuted its version of the offering in 2021.
    — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 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
Definition of cabins
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“Baches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baches. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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