chalet

noun

sha-ˈlā How to pronounce chalet (audio)
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 Once a meager coffee plantation, now an eco lodge consisting of eight chalets on stilts. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2026 According to The Sun, the former Duchess of York, 66, has allegedly been living at her ex-boyfriend Paddy McNally’s eight-bedroom chalet in Verbier, Switzerland. — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 24 July 2026 The chalet was designed by Jean Gagnier and evokes the cozy feelings of alpine living—from the outdoor fire pit to the steamy on-site hot tub. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2026 Its exterior is reminiscent of a chalet and is finished in timber, with a metal roof. — Adam Williams july 01, New Atlas, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for chalet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chalet
  1. cottage
  2. cabin
Noun
  • Flanked by hydrangea bushes, this charming Cape Cod-style cottage is the perfect spot for a bachelorette weekend or girls’ trip.
    — Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The original structure dates back to 1894, and there are five lakeside cottages open seasonally.
    — Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of cottage
Noun
  • One example is United Airlines’ fleet of Boeing 767s, which feature all the carrier’s very latest cabin comfort experiences, but four of which entered service way back in 1991.
    — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Rather, 18 cabins (and one suite, in a main structure) dot the 113 acre property.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of cabin

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