Synonyms for

Cottage

Verb / ˈkɑ:tʌdʒ / / ˈkɑ:tɪdʒ / Another word for cottage — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a small, cozy house in the countryside

Synonyms & similar words

bungalow cabin hut bungalow chalet shack cabin lodging residence villa farmhouse homestead dacha château manor palace estate mansion castle

Synonyms by register

Formal

residence dwelling habitation

Informal

shack hovel crib pad

Literary

bower lodge hermitage

Antonyms

mansion palace skyscraper chateau villa estate

Common collocations

  • country cottage
  • seaside cottage
  • holiday cottage
  • thatched cottage
  • stone cottage
  • rent a cottage
  • cottage garden
  • cottage cheese

Word family

noun cottage
adjective cottagey

Usage note

A cottage typically refers to a small, cozy house, often in a rural setting. 'Cottage cheese' is a specific type of cheese and not related to the dwelling.

Example sentences

  1. The cottage was surrounded by fields of flowers.
  2. My grandmother lives in a cottage near the woods.
  3. We rented a cottage for our summer vacation.
  4. The cottage had a beautiful garden.
  5. The cottage was small but cozy.

Quotes

  • "In a cottage in the woods, a little old man by the window stood." - Old English Nursery Rhyme
  • "It's not the size of the house. It's the love that grows there." - Author Unknown
  • "A cottage is a home, minus a lot of the things you don't need." - Unknown

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