Synonyms of hamlets

hamlets

noun

plural of hamlet

as in villages

a small residential settlement

she always longed to return to the quiet hamlet where she had been born

Synonyms & Similar Words

• villages
• vills
• townlets
• bourgs
• whistle-stops
• outposts
• cow towns
• Podunks

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of hamlets

These small towns—whether lakeside retreats or artsy hamlets nestled into hills transformed by foliage—are the definition of autumn charm. — Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 26 Aug. 2026

The region is made up of various villages and hamlets, including Port Carling (where scenes from the show were filmed at locations like Mortimer’s Point Marina). — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026

There are nearly two dozen hamlets and villages to spend time in, each with its own personality. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 20 Aug. 2026

In a community scattered across more than 100 hamlets, the station connects people and fosters dialogue. — Adrien Marotte, Christian Science Monitor, 20 Aug. 2026

Kuru had become so prevalent that in some hamlets there were three men for every woman. — Rachel Aviv, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026

Throughout the year, each of these picturesque hamlets offers tourists an authentic immersion in regional foods, local traditions, and culture. — Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Nearby hamlets like Findeln and Zmutt are perfect for a rustic lunch in a traditional mountain hut, while the charming town of Brig, just down the valley, makes an easy day trip by train. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2026

Amnesty said its report looked into 27 hamlets and villages in the West Bank where Palestinians were displaced between 2023 and 2025. — Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026