Synonyms for

Cottages

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

Definition

a small, simple house, typically one near a lake or beach

Synonyms & similar words

cottage bungalow bungalow cabin chalet farmhouse hut lodge shack villa residence home dwelling house abode habitation quarters lodging accommodation domicile pad

Synonyms by register

Formal

residences dwellings abodes habitations

Informal

huts shacks cribs pads

Literary

hovels cottages cottages

Antonyms

mansions palaces estates villas chateaux castles

Common collocations

  • country cottages
  • seaside cottages
  • holiday cottages
  • charming cottages
  • thatched cottages
  • stone cottages
  • rent a cottage

Word family

noun cottage
adjective cottagey

Usage note

Cottages typically refer to small, cozy houses, often in rural or seaside settings. The term can sometimes imply a simpler or more rustic dwelling compared to a larger house.

Example sentences

  1. The cottages by the lake were quaint and charming.
  2. My grandparents live in a cozy cottage in the countryside.
  3. We stayed in a cottage on the mountain for the weekend.
  4. The resort had several cottages available for rent.
  5. The artist painted a beautiful landscape of the cottages by the sea.

Quotes

  • "Home is where the heart is, and my heart is in the cottages." - Anonymous
  • "A garden is a grand teacher. It teaches patience and careful watchfulness; it teaches industry and thrift; above all it teaches entire trust." - Gertrude Jekyll
  • "To me, a lush carpet of pine needles or spongy grass is more welcome than the most luxurious Persian rug." - Helen Keller

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