cottage

cot-tage · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A small house, typically in a rural or semi-rural location.

  2. 2.

    A small, cozy dwelling.

Forms

plural: cottages

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    cottage cheese — a soft, lumpy white cheese
  • •
    cottage industry — small-scale manufacturing done at home
  • •
    cottage garden — an informal garden style

Related words

Antonyms: mansion, palace
See also: bungalow, cabin, house
Synonyms: bungalow, cabin, chalet

Etymology

From Old French "cotage" from "cote" (cottage, hut), related to Old English "cot" (cottage, hut).