casita

noun

ca·​si·​ta kə-ˈsē-tə How to pronounce casita (audio)
: a small house

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And, toward the back of the arena, there was a squat pink casita that was hosting a raucous house party. Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025 The boutique oceanfront hotel will feature 96 upscale guest rooms including a blend of suites, casitas and one-bedroom penthouses. Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025 Upper-level casitas also come with balconies and panoramic views of the ocean. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025 This one-bedroom casita is just a five-minute walk from the beach; with a large pool and tons of terrace space for lounging, you’ll be spoiled with choices for outdoor living. Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for casita

Word History

Etymology

Spanish, diminutive of casa

First Known Use

1868, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of casita was in 1868

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“Casita.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/casita. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.

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