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 Leaving spent flowers in place lends a more relaxed or cottage garden feel to the space, which has a certain appeal. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 28 June 2026 Outside, a sandy beach (shared with just one neighboring cottage) comes stocked with kayaks and stand-up paddleboards for exploring the pond. Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 27 June 2026 There’s also fishing on the resort’s lakes, restaurants, cocktail lounges, and lodging options from standard guest rooms to four-bedroom cottages. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2026 Sleeping up to ten people, there are three different buildings, as well as a staff cottage. Sarah Turner, Robb Report, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for cottage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cottage
cabin
Noun
  • Alyssa Olsen, 27, said her family's cabin also burned.
    CBS News, CBS News, 27 June 2026
  • Now, the cabin where those memories were made has been reduced to ash.
    Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 27 June 2026

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“Cottage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cottage. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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