cottage

noun

ˈkä-tij How to pronounce cottage (audio)
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 If you’re drawn to English cottage gardens, experiment with a gravel walkway or an organic array of stepping stones. — Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 31 Aug. 2026 The walls are finished in shiplap, while wooden beams round out the space, giving it a subtly cottage-like appearance. — New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026 But the cottage also played a role in Ilya and Shane deciding to come out to the latter’s parents after Shane’s father accidentally caught them together at the home. — Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 30 Aug. 2026 Located in central Ontario, Canada, the township of Muskoka Lakes is synonymous with quaint cottages and the great outdoors. — Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cottage
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cabin
Noun
  • The cabin interiors are built from a lovely blonde wood, which was aesthetically pleasing, if a little creaky at times, while the white linens on the comfortable queen bed were a subtle reminder that this is a luxury accommodation.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
  • For the demonstration, the system was installed in the passenger cabin of the ship and worked autonomously.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of cabin

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“Cottage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cottage. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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