Cottage
'kɒtɪdʒ
Definitions
A small house, typically one in the country.
'kɒtɪdʒ
A small, typically cozy house in the countryside.
The family rented a cottage for a week-long holiday.
💡 Simply: Imagine a tiny, super cute house, maybe with a fireplace and flowers, usually in a quiet place like the woods or near the beach. It's a cozy getaway!
👶 For kids: A cottage is a small house, like a dollhouse but real, that's usually in the country.
More Examples
She dreamed of retiring to a little cottage by the sea.
The cottage had a beautiful garden filled with roses.
How It's Used
"They spent their summer vacation in a charming cottage by the lake."
"The real estate market features several cottages for sale in the area."
"The old woman lived in a quaint cottage at the edge of the forest."
Idioms & expressions
cottage cheese
A soft, lumpy cheese made from skim milk curds and cream.
"She ate cottage cheese for breakfast."
From Middle English cotage, cotage, from Old English cot, meaning 'hut' or 'shelter,' and -age, a suffix indicating a place or state. Originally referred to a small dwelling, often in a rural setting.
The term 'cottage' has been used since the Middle Ages, evolving from a basic dwelling for peasants to a more desirable residence.
Memory tip
Think of a cozy, small house in the countryside, maybe with a garden.
Word Origin
"a humble dwelling"