Meaning & use

cottage

noun·Everyday

A small, cozy house, especially one in the countryside or by the coast.

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They rented a cottage by the sea for a peaceful week away from the city.

Smoke curled from the chimney of the little stone cottage in the valley.

A note on using this word

Cottage suggests a smaller, quainter home than 'house,' often associated with rural or vacation settings.

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