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 Try out the look in your farmhouse, cottage, or classic European kitchen, Murphy suggests. Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 21 Aug. 2026 For a fall gathering, a puzzle featuring seasonal imagery, such as a cozy cottage, an autumn landscape, a vintage illustration, or a harvest scene, is a great choice. Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026 In the series, 17-year-old Annie, played by Ella Rubin, inherits her late grandfather’s Canadian cottage and island along with her twin brother, played by Keen Ruffalo. Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026 Duplexes, triplexes, quad-plexes, cottage courts and townhomes often fall in the missing middle category. Stefan Chavez-Norgaard, The Conversation, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cottage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cottage
cabin
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  • The cabin interiors are built from a lovely blonde wood, which was aesthetically pleasing, if a little creaky at times, while the white linens on the comfortable queen bed were a subtle reminder that this is a luxury accommodation.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
  • For the demonstration, the system was installed in the passenger cabin of the ship and worked autonomously.
    Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026

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“Cottage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cottage. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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