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 Set in a 1920s-era chalet, the five-star hotel will feature 30 rooms, including 13 suites, all with balconies and sweeping mountain views. Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 4 Feb. 2026 Starksboro Right in the heart of the Killington ski resort, this pet-friendly chalet has room for all. Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2026 The fireside brunch at the hotel’s Glitretind Restaurant is a must-have meal; wooden trestle tables are heaped with pastries, salads, crepes, cheeses, eggs, and smoked fish (and the requisite carving table), evoking the chalet-chic of Lech, Austria. Amy Tara Koch, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2026 From $551 per night. Perks: Patio with hot tub, balcony, dedicated workspace, mountain views Far from your traditional vision of a ski chalet, this four-bedroom home has a lot of things going for it. Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 26 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chalet
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Noun
  • Homeowners Katie and Jared Hyatt fondly named their 1866 cottage on Main Street in Madison, Georgia, ‘The Few House’.
    Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
  • Mike and Patricia McCoy answered the door of their cozy cottage in Imperial Beach, a short stroll from crashing waves and several blocks from the Tijuana River Estuary, where California meets Mexico and the hiking trails are named for them.
    Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • This sweet little cabin is the perfect place to practice hygge in the winter to chase off the cold-weather blues.
    Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2026
  • My family has a cabin that my grandfather purchased in the 1950s.
    Campbell Vaughn, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026

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“Chalet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chalet. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.

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