cottage

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 Hiking Pefki Gorge is a must; this cottage is already on its trail. Katie Silcox, Vogue, 28 May 2026 The accommodations are spread out between three-plus-bedroom estate homes, two and three-bedroom cottages, and one-bedroom suites located above the spa and the game room—all outfitted with Wi-Fi, s’mores kits (a fire pit is lit every evening), and extra-soft sheets and bath linens. Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 28 May 2026 How to get to the beach Gaspee Point is home to a private cottage colony with a gatehouse, which can be daunting for visitors. Antonia Noori Farzan, The Providence Journal, 27 May 2026 The massive spread includes the substantial main residence set amid formal gardens, plus a working farm, extensive horse-racing facilities, swaths of woodland, and, a portfolio of 31 cottages, houses, and apartments spread across the estate for guests, staff and income generation. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for cottage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cottage
cabin
Noun
  • One of these next summers, the cabin is to come down and be replaced with new construction, maybe even the re-creation of a big stone fireplace.
    Joe Soucheray, Twin Cities, 30 May 2026
  • On the shores of Table Rock Lake, the lodge offers a wide range of accommodations, ranging from guest rooms to private luxury cabins.
    Dave Parfitt, USA Today, 30 May 2026

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“Cottage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cottage. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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