chalet

as in cottage
an often small house for recreational or seasonal use a mountain chalet for weekend getaways

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Recent Examples of chalet Pierce Brosnan stars as seasoned mountaineer Ray Cooper, who operates a luxury chalet in the Dolomites with daughter Sydney. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 May 2025 Winter House, which packs Bravo stars into a ski chalet with nothing but outdoor sporting equipment and booze, is three seasons of debauchery for Mike White to further corrupt with his sick fantasies. Vulture Staff, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025 Customers can sit on wooden benches recovered from a Swiss ski chalet to try on a pair, or on a deep couch piled with pillows. Rhonda Richford, WWD, 4 Mar. 2025 Now Emerald Pines Photo: Courtesy of Airbnb Less than five minutes from Acadia’s iconic trails, this chalet home is designed with an open concept, allowing natural light to flood into all corners. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 7 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for chalet
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Noun
  • Listed for $24 million, the 7.5-acre waterfront estate in Oysters Harbor includes a main residence, a boat dock, guest cottages, and private gardens.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 June 2025
  • Warmer toned shingles, such as weathered wood or brown, complement homes with natural wood elements and traditional architectural styles like Tudor or English cottages.
    Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 25 June 2025
Noun
  • There’s also a new two-tone, flat-bottomed steering wheel adding a sporty touch to the luxurious cabin.
    Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • Several travelers suggested hanging it in your shower to eliminate clutter in the cabin.
    Jennifer Vermeer, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2025

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