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 In the age of high-end ski chalets and rising costs of living, locals from Livingston to Whitefish are fighting to keep the spirit of their towns intact. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Mar. 2026 Snow settles and wooden chalets suspend in time. Victoria Bousis, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2026 In addition to the compact but well-appointed cabins, there were private villas, wooden chalets, and floating bungalows available to rent for a unique, unplugged vacation. Noelann Bourgade, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chalets
Noun
  • Self-catering cottages give you the flexibility to make your own meals — a lifesaver with picky eaters — while scenic drives and free access to most of the sweeping clifftop landscapes make for an unforgettable road trip.
    Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Mar. 2026
  • The cottages are made from carbon-absorbing cross-laminated timber panels, and feature floor-to-ceiling windows with views of Lake Saimaa and Linnansaari National Park.
    The Editors, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • There are seven guest rooms, additional cabins, and a bunkhouse available for larger groups.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Officials have proposed building cabins in sites across East County, including Santee, Lakeside and Spring Valley.
    Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2026

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“Chalets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chalets. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.

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