chalets

Definition of chaletsnext
plural of chalet
as in cottages
an often small house for recreational or seasonal use a mountain chalet for weekend getaways

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Recent Examples of chalets Skiers and riders can stay on top of the mountain by booking one of the town’s private chalets, like the Chalet Leslie Alpen, which comes with amenities like a sauna and hot tub. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026 Believe it or not, American free skier Nick Goepper, a three-time Olympic medalist, thinks growing up in Indiana—a location that doesn’t exactly conjure up visions of powdery snow and ski chalets—worked to his advantage. Sean Gregory, Time, 18 Feb. 2026 The local village of Palmschloss, with its wooden chalets and hale-and-hearty Alpine restaurants, is known for its spring water, which flows from taps at the hotel. Grainne McBride, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026 Maisons Sibuet also offers a collection of luxury chalets in the area with five-star Fermes de Marie hotel services, including daily breakfasts, afternoon snacks, concierge services, and housekeeping. Mary Winston Nicklin, AFAR Media, 20 Jan. 2026 Many big-name executives stay in luxury chalets, marketed as high-end corporate retreats with wellness centers, private gyms, Jacuzzis, full wait staff, and private chefs. Sydney Lake, Fortune, 20 Jan. 2026 There were villas and chateaus and chalets and Fifth Avenue apartments. Matt Donnelly, Variety, 19 Jan. 2026 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 Ski-in/ski-out chalets in the alpine wonderland of Val d’Isère are a rare breed. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chalets
Noun
  • Three new five- and six-bedroom houses have been added to the collection of charming cottages.
    Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 28 Feb. 2026
  • The rooms The 14 sea view cottages, built of native stone and coral on Quaker-era bones, sit along a windswept ridge where trade winds do most of the work.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Quinn’s Hot Springs in Paradise offers riverside soaking pools, mineral-rich waters, and cozy cabins.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Southwest is also upgrading aircraft cabins with larger bins that will hold up to 50% more bags.
    Dallas Morning News, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026

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“Chalets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chalets. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.

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