Definition of cottagenext
as in cabin
an often small house for recreational or seasonal use for a month every summer we rent a cottage on the ocean

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Recent Examples of cottage Embrace San Clemente’s retro vibes with a stay at the Beachcomber Inn, a colorful, cottage-like boutique just steps from the sand. Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026 The resort’s 158 rooms, suites, and beachfront cottages deliver ocean views and lodging options for families big and small. Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 18 July 2026 Though modest, the Jackson cottage has long been recognized as of the most important and last surviving buildings from Miami’s earliest days as a city. Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026 These tall old-fashioned cottage garden classics often grow 6 to 8 feet tall and benefit from support. Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for cottage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cottage
cabin
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  • Even more, Sakara’s staterooms are nothing short of luxe—spacious and more boutique hotel than ship cabin.
    Stephanie Orma, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The 180-acre (73-hectare) retreat, which is run by the Navy and guarded by Marines, has a cabin named Aspen that’s reserved for the president, plus about a dozen other cabins for guests.
    ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026

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“Cottage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cottage. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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