cottage

Definition of cottagenext
as in cabin
an often small house for recreational or seasonal use for a month every summer we rent a cottage on the ocean

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Recent Examples of cottage Leaving spent flowers in place lends a more relaxed or cottage garden feel to the space, which has a certain appeal. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 28 June 2026 Outside, a sandy beach (shared with just one neighboring cottage) comes stocked with kayaks and stand-up paddleboards for exploring the pond. Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 27 June 2026 There’s also fishing on the resort’s lakes, restaurants, cocktail lounges, and lodging options from standard guest rooms to four-bedroom cottages. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2026 Sleeping up to ten people, there are three different buildings, as well as a staff cottage. Sarah Turner, Robb Report, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for cottage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cottage
cabin
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  • Beneath the cabin’s modest character is a geothermal system, which uses the steady temperature of the ground to help heat and cool the home.
    Bridget Borgobello July 03, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
  • When tragedy struck, the couple was at their own cabin, while Brooke and Blair were staying with their grandparents Mike, 77, and Charlene Harber, 75, at a friend's place a couple of doors down.
    Brian Brant, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026

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“Cottage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cottage. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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