cottages

Definition of cottagesnext
plural of cottage
as in cabins
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 cottages As everyone heads back to their cottages, Emma does the classy thing and goes to Missé, Lottie, and Margo’s cottage to check up on Margo. Brian Moylan, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2026 Best Hikes Luss Heritage Trail Beginning and ending in the pretty village of Luss, the Luss Heritage Trail passes historic cemeteries, churches, and stone cottages while meandering along rivers and through woodland. Andrea Bussell, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026 The neighborhood / area The resort is located in Old Naples, surrounded by calm Gulf surf, low-rise cottages, and permanent conservation land. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 If the proposal passes, the tax would be calculated as a percentage of the accommodation price, including hotels, holiday cottages and short-term rentals. Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026 Meanwhile, the newlyweds and their wedding party went to nearby cottages to dry off using towels and hair dryers. Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026 Rockwood Motor Court started hosting Route 66 travelers in 1929; today’s guests stay in the same Ozark sandstone cottages but enjoy modern renovations with Route 66 flair. Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 12 Apr. 2026 Blackberry Mountain, near Great Smoky Mountains National Park, is an upscale all-inclusive property with large cottages, multi-room homes, and even 14 tree houses. Michelle Baran, AFAR Media, 31 Dec. 2024 Elliot was reportedly paid several hundred thousand dollars for her work over the years, including decorating and updating properties across the Duchy’s luxury rental cottages in Cornwall, Wales and the Isles of Scilly. Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cottages
cabins
Noun
  • Construction on a controversial project to put tiny sleeping cabins for homeless individuals in Lemon Grove is schedued to begin Monday.
    Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Accessibility Without ramps, or even a solid path between the cabins and communal areas, getting around will be a challenge for less-mobile people.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026

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“Cottages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/cottages. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.

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