Cottage

Definition

Cottage is a noun referring to a small, typically rural house, often quaint or picturesque, used as a dwelling or a vacation home.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈkɑːtɪdʒ/
• Respelling: KAH-tij

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈkɒtɪdʒ/
• Respelling: KOT-ij

Etymology

The word "cottage" comes from the Middle English "cotage" or "cote," meaning a small house or hut. It has roots in the Old English "cot," indicating a small, simple dwelling.

Derivatives

• Cottager (noun)
• Cottage industry (noun)
• Cottaged (adjective)
• Cottaging (verb)
• Cottagey (adjective)

Synonyms

• Cabin
• Bungalow
• Chalet

Antonyms

• Mansion
• Palace
• Estate

Usage

The term "cottage" is often used to describe a small, cozy house typically found in rural areas or as a retreat home, like "They spent the summer at their lakeside cottage."

Related Terms

• Cabin: A small, rustic house usually located in a rural or wooded area.
• Bungalow: A single-story house, often small and cozy.
• Rural dwelling: A general term for a small house situated in a countryside location.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• A small house, typically in the countryside: Refers to a modest home often found in rural areas, used for permanent or seasonal residence.
  • Example: "They own a quaint cottage by the sea."
• A vacation home: Describes a secondary residence used for relaxation and retreat, typically outside of urban areas.
  • Example: "The family rented a cottage in the mountains for the holiday."