B2nounhometravel
US/ˈkɑː.tɪdʒ/
UK/ˈkɒt.ɪdʒ/
a small house, usually in the countryside or by the sea
In context
We rented a small cottage by the lake for the weekend.
My dream is to retire to a cottage in the hills near Da Lat.
The old stone cottage has no internet, which is perfect for a quiet holiday.
Words that go with cottage
noun + noun
- country cottageThey sold their city flat and bought a country cottage.
- holiday cottageThe family owns a holiday cottage by the sea.
- cottage industryMaking rice paper is a cottage industry in this village.
verb + noun
- rent a cottageIt's cheaper to rent a cottage than to stay in a hotel.
adjective + noun
- thatched cottageThe village is full of pretty thatched cottages.