Meaning & use
cottage
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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