chalet

as in cottage
an often small house for recreational or seasonal use a mountain chalet for weekend getaways

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Recent Examples of chalet Casa Tua Tucked away in a chalet about a block away from Aspen Mountain is Casa Tua’s buzzy Colorado outpost. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2025 The first chalet was constructed in 1902 using the designs of an Austrian architect and then sold to the Yugoslav Commissariat for Transport and Tourism. Ann Abel, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025 The classic cable knit conjures up images of hot cocoa sipped fireside in a mountain chalet, while the collar and oversized tortoiseshell buttons score subtle style points. Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2025 The center of the dial, unusually, is made from leather to mimic elements that might be found in a Swiss ski chalet. Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for chalet
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Noun
  • Homes in the community span from cottages to condos to apartments to hit every price point and to welcome anyone at any socioeconomic level.
    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
Noun
  • But the Transformers star eventually built a rustic cabin.
    Colson Thayer, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
  • All cabins offer room service and the restaurant car serves lunch, dinner and afternoon tea.
    Passport by ForbesLife, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025

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