cottage — A small simple house, typically one near a lake or beach or in the country that is used for vacations
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A small simple house, typically one near a lake or beach or in the country that is used for vacations
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːtɪdʒ/
Example Sentences
- Grandma's cottage smells like freshly baked cookies and old books.
- The WiFi in our remote cottage was so slow, even the snails were laughing at our internet speed.
- They decided to buy a cottage in the mountains for weekend getaways.
cottage
NOUN[/ˈkɑːtɪdʒ/]
A small simple house, typically one near a lake or beach or in the country that is used for vacations
A small stone cottage sits quietly by the meadow at sunset.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Middle English 'cotage', which originated from 'cot' meaning a small hut or shelter. Originally denoting a small dwelling occupied by agricultural laborers, the term has evolved to primarily refer to a modest recreational residence.
Breakdown
cot (small hut, shelter) + -age (state, place, condition) — a suffix denoting a place or condition associated with the base noun.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Grandma's cottage smells like freshly baked cookies and old books.”
“The WiFi in our remote cottage was so slow, even the snails were laughing at our internet speed.”
“They decided to buy a cottage in the mountains for weekend getaways.”
“The cottage was so small that when dad sneezed in the living room, mom said 'bless you' from the kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom simultaneously.”
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