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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Mahogany Bay Resort & Beach Club, Curio Collection by Hilton
With over 200 rooms spread across its collection of cottages, suites, and villas, Mahogany Bay Resort & Beach Club is one of the larger resorts in Belize.
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Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 2 Feb. 2025
The cottage showcases colorful but calming accents with Sherwin-Williams paint, like the Smoky Blue (SW 7604) cabinetry featured in the kitchen.
—Cece Lesesne, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2025
All-inclusive rates cover nightly accommodations (think cozy cottages or family suites with a separate bedroom for parents), a ton of activities, and three meals a day (plus snacks).
—Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2025
The string of picturesque villages that comprise the Hamptons is famous for its shingle-style cottages with gambrel roofs.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 27 Jan. 2025
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Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 2 Feb. 2025
The cottage showcases colorful but calming accents with Sherwin-Williams paint, like the Smoky Blue (SW 7604) cabinetry featured in the kitchen.
—Cece Lesesne, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2025
All-inclusive rates cover nightly accommodations (think cozy cottages or family suites with a separate bedroom for parents), a ton of activities, and three meals a day (plus snacks).
—Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2025
The string of picturesque villages that comprise the Hamptons is famous for its shingle-style cottages with gambrel roofs.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 27 Jan. 2025
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“Cottage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cottage. Accessed 9 Feb. 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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