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 This enchanting 500-year-old Grade II cottage is set in 12 acres of mature gardens and land – including paddocks, a kitchen garden, and access with frontage on the River Arun (including fishing rights), ideal for kayaking and other water pursuits. The Week Uk, TheWeek, 20 Feb. 2026 Andrew is temporarily staying at Wood Farm cottage on the king’s Sandringham estate. Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 20 Feb. 2026 People lived in cottages clustered in a village. Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026 The estate boasts 150 feet of direct water frontage on both sides, featuring a dock with deep-water access on the Intracoastal and a private cottage nestled into the dunes on the beach. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 19 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cottage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cottage
cabin
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  • This sweet little cabin is the perfect place to practice hygge in the winter to chase off the cold-weather blues.
    Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2026
  • My family has a cabin that my grandfather purchased in the 1950s.
    Campbell Vaughn, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026

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“Cottage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cottage. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.

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