semis

noun

plural of semi, chiefly British
as in duplexes

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  1. ranches
  2. cottages
  3. bungalows
  4. mansions
  5. homesteads
  6. chalets
  7. cabins
  8. villas
Noun
  • After emancipation, many became cowboys, doing similar work on farms and ranches.
    — Sarah Enelow-Snyder, Midwest Living, 19 July 2026
  • Railroad tracks took the place of the river; ranches, live oaks and Spanish moss replaced California’s mountains and open scrubland.
    — Callum McLennan, Variety, 15 July 2026
Definition of ranches
Noun
  • Stick around for kayaking and fishing on Mill Creek Lake; miniature golf; and an overnight stay at campsites, in lodge rooms, or in private cottages.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 21 July 2026
  • Two-bedroom condominiums, along with several houses and cottages, are also available for long-term stays and group getaways.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 July 2026
Definition of cottages
Noun
  • This was in the 1960s, and Mia and her family lived in San Carlos, California, at that time a bedroom community of redwood bungalows and postwar cottages located south of San Francisco.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 July 2026
  • The Bungalows The resort consists of 135 private bungalows complete with private front porches and verandas, outdoor rain showers and soaking tubs, plush robes, flatscreen TVs, and comfortable beds.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
Definition of bungalows
Noun
  • Rustic-chic one-bedroom mansions here span a shocking 5,000 square feet and come with a private spa and gym, a private butler, a private assistant, and a personal chef.
    — Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 16 July 2026
  • According to the local news, many were frustrated that the castles didn’t resemble anything in the area, particularly the historical Ottoman-style mansions.
    — Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 16 July 2026
Definition of mansions
Noun
  • Florida’s property tax system already shifts billions in property taxes from homesteads to non-homestead property.
    — Jeff Kottkamp, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 June 2026
Definition of homesteads
Noun
  • Here's how to embrace a ski holiday with children, from the best hotels and chalets to insider tips from our ski expert.
    — Lara Kramer, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 June 2026
  • The 16 restaurants selected for 2026 range from beach clubs and fashion-house dining rooms to mountain chalets, high-rise cocktail bars, and historic landmarks.
    — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Definition of chalets
Noun
  • On-site lodging includes 10 cabins and 60 campsites, offering a serene nature retreat.
    — Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
  • There are 93 parks and historic sites in the state, about 3,500 campsites, 194 cabins and over 1,000 miles of trails.
    — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026
Definition of cabins
Noun
  • Split between two bite-sized islands, Nowhere and Somewhere, the sister resort to Finolhu, a Seaside Collection Resort has just nine multi-story villas, each with three to five bedrooms.
    — Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 16 July 2026
  • The road to illicit riches used to run primarily through real estate; golf courses and villas, often built on land seized from farmers, were the ultimate money-making scam.
    — Andy Browne, semafor.com, 14 July 2026
Definition of villas
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