chalet

Definition of chaletnext
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 Luxury properties—multimillion-dollar chalets and ski-in, ski-out estates—continued to command the lion’s share of transaction dollars, insulated from the affordability crisis squeezing buyers at lower price points. Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 16 Jan. 2026 France: Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, Saint-Marcel A standalone chalet with panoramic views and a beautiful garden. The Week Uk, TheWeek, 16 Jan. 2026 Ski-in/ski-out chalets in the alpine wonderland of Val d’Isère are a rare breed. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2026 And Zermatt itself also has pockets of traditional charm, with streets lined with chalet after chalet and overflowing flower boxes. Rick Steves, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chalet
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Noun
  • The bill would exempt snack foods and corn masa flour made by, or supplied to, certain types of businesses including cottage food operations.
    Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado January 12, Sacbee.com, 12 Jan. 2026
  • The real Chateau experience comes from the cottages and bungalows.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • So most cruise lines created an e-muster process, wherein passengers would watch a safety video on their in-cabin TV or cruise line app, and then briefly check in at their muster station at time of their convenience between boarding and sailaway.
    Erica Silverstein, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
  • France’s high speed rail system is offering a kid-free cabin.
    Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 31 Jan. 2026

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“Chalet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chalet. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.

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