town houses

noun

plural of town house
as in ranch houses

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  1. manor houses
  2. cottages
  3. ranches
Noun
  • All over the world, travelers can use their miles and points to stay in traditional hotels, safari camps, glamping tents, treehouses, manor houses and even on Richard Branson’s Necker Island.
    — Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • The island is nestled between the two forks of Long Island and is known for its unspoiled beaches and beautiful manor houses.
    — Kira Turnbull, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
Definition of manor houses
Noun
  • The Rooms With eight minimalist guest rooms in the main house (all but one on the first floor) and three freestanding, sea-facing forest cottages, all 11 keys are both chic and cozy.
    — Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Macy’s assortment of collectible Christmas villages offers plenty of opportunities to get creative, whether your taste runs toward quaint winter cottages, elaborate holiday storefronts, or an entire illuminated neighborhood.
    — Camila Quimper, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of cottages
Noun
  • A lot of her stories contain sideways glances at the new money coming into town, doctors buying up the old ranches and turning them into weekend homes with American-eagle door knockers.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Today, shooters working for Maui Nui Venison take deer from private ranches each night.
    — Tovar Cerulli, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of ranches
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