cottage
Translation
cottage, small house
Examples
They rented a cottage by the lake.
They rented a cottage by the lake.
Grammar Patterns
((a cottage)) a small house in the country They rented a cottage by the lake.
Similar Words
Synonyms: cabin, chalet, bungalow, small house
Etymology
From Old French 'cote' (hut) plus the suffix '-age' indicating a place. Related to the word 'cot'.
Memory Tips
A 'cot' is a small bed, and a 'cottage' is a small house. Think of the '-age' suffix as making it bigger.