1
: the dwelling of a farm laborer or small farmer
2
: a usually small frame one-family house
3
: a small detached dwelling unit at an institution
4
: a usually small house for vacation use
Examples of cottage in a Sentence
We rented a cottage for the weekend.
She owns a cottage at the beach.
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The cottage leans into a minimalist coastal aesthetic—think soft neutrals, natural textures, clean lines, and wood paneling.
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Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 31 July 2025
Where to stay Book now: GoldenEye Author Ian Fleming’s Caribbean hideout, GoldenEye, is today a resort with 49 cottages, bungalows, and beach huts, plus Fleming’s own three-bedroom villa.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 29 July 2025
The original three-bedroom cottage now serves as a guest house to a primary residence built in 2024 with a pool spa.
—American-Statesman Staff, Austin American Statesman, 28 July 2025
Sink into an Adirondack chair back at the cottage, and plan your day.
—Kim Westerman, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
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Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 31 July 2025
Where to stay Book now: GoldenEye Author Ian Fleming’s Caribbean hideout, GoldenEye, is today a resort with 49 cottages, bungalows, and beach huts, plus Fleming’s own three-bedroom villa.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 29 July 2025
The original three-bedroom cottage now serves as a guest house to a primary residence built in 2024 with a pool spa.
—American-Statesman Staff, Austin American Statesman, 28 July 2025
Sink into an Adirondack chair back at the cottage, and plan your day.
—Kim Westerman, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
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“Cottage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cottage. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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cottage
noun
cot·tage
ˈkät-ij 
1
: a small one-family house
2
: a small house for vacation use
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