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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Homes in the community span from cottages to condos to apartments to hit every price point and to welcome anyone at any socioeconomic level.
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Jennifer Castenson, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
About 65% of California homeowners live in homeowners associations (HOA) with rules blocking modest additions like duplexes or backyard cottages — often the most affordable options for families and aging residents.
—David Bonaccorsi, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025
There was something familiar in the cottage owner’s demeanor that reminded me of him too.
—Jennifer Hope Choi, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Apr. 2025
While decoupage is commonly linked to a charming cottage style, the possibilities are endless.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2025
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Jennifer Castenson, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
About 65% of California homeowners live in homeowners associations (HOA) with rules blocking modest additions like duplexes or backyard cottages — often the most affordable options for families and aging residents.
—David Bonaccorsi, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025
There was something familiar in the cottage owner’s demeanor that reminded me of him too.
—Jennifer Hope Choi, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Apr. 2025
While decoupage is commonly linked to a charming cottage style, the possibilities are endless.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cottage
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“Cottage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cottage. Accessed 3 May. 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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