Cottages Meaning in English
word · lemma: cottage
ˈkɑtɪdʒɪz
KAH-tih-jiz
kˈɒtɪdʒɪz
KOT-ih-jiz
Definition
Small, usually simple houses often found in the countryside or near lakes and used for living or vacations.
Usage & Nuances
'Cottages' are commonly imagined as quaint, cozy countryside homes, often associated with relaxation and vacation. In British English, 'cottage' can also imply traditional rural style. Not to be confused with 'cabins', which are usually made of wood in forests.
Spanish: casas de campo - cabañasPortuguese (BR): chalés - casas de campoPortuguese (PT): casas de campo - chalésChinese (Simplified): 乡村小屋 - 小别墅Chinese (Traditional): 鄉村小屋 - 小別墅Hindi: कॉटेज - गाँव के घरArabic: بيوت ريفية - أكواخBengali: কটেজ - ছোট গ্রামীণ বাড়িRussian: коттеджи - дачные домикиJapanese: コテージ - 田舎の小屋Vietnamese: nhà tranh - nhà nhỏ kiểu nông thônKorean: 코티지 - 시골집Turkish: kır evi - kulübe (kırsal)Urdu: کٹیجز - دیہی چھوٹے مکاناتIndonesian: pondok - rumah pedesaan kecil
Example Sentences
Many families own cottages by the lake.
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They stayed in two small cottages during their holiday.
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Old stone cottages line the street.
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You’ll love these cottages—they’re so cozy and peaceful!
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Most cottages around here are rented out to tourists in the summer.
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Some people dream of retiring to little cottages by the sea.
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