Definitions
01small rural house
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun
n. a small, old-fashioned house, usually in the countryside or a village.
n. a small, modest dwelling, typically located in a rural or semi-rural setting.
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“They spent their summer living in a tiny stone cottage in the mountains.”
“The village is famous for its thatched-roof cottages, many of which have been preserved since the eighteenth century.”
Antonyms
02vacation home
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun American English
n. a house used for holidays, often near a lake, forest, or the sea.
n. a seasonal or recreational residence, frequently situated near water or in a remote natural area.
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“Every July, the family heads north to their cottage by the lake.”
“In Ontario, owning a cottage is a significant cultural tradition, with many families migrating to the lakeside every weekend during the warmer months.”
Synonyms
03to stay at a holiday home
C1 · Advanced American English · Informal
v. to spend time living in a holiday home.
v. to reside in or visit a seasonal recreational home.
“We spent the whole month cottaging in the Muskokas.”
“The local economy relies heavily on those who come cottaging during the brief summer window.”
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “cottage” in context.
Verb
01. buy a cottage
“My grandparents want to buy a cottage in the countryside for their retirement.”
verb + noun
02. rent a cottage
“We decided to rent a cottage by the lake for our summer holiday.”
verb + noun
03. stay in a cottage
“Last winter, we stayed in a cottage in the mountains to go skiing.”
verb + prep + noun
Adjective
04. cozy cottage
“The cozy cottage had a warm fireplace and comfortable armchairs.”
adj + noun
05. remote cottage
“They spent their honeymoon in a remote cottage far away from the city.”
adj + noun
06. thatched cottage
“We stayed in a beautiful thatched cottage with a traditional straw roof.”
adj + noun
Noun
07. cottage garden
“The cottage garden was full of colorful flowers and herbs.”
noun + noun
08. holiday cottage
“The family owns a small holiday cottage near the beach.”
noun + noun
Etymology
Late Middle English, from Anglo-Norman cotage and Medieval Latin cotagium, from Old Northern French cot, cote (“hut, cottage”) + -age (“surrounding property”), from Proto-Germanic kutą, kuta- (“shed”), probably of non-Indo-European origin, possibly borrowed from Uralic; compare Finnish kota (“hut, house”) and Hungarian ház (“house”), both from Proto-Finno-Ugric/Proto-Uralic *kota. However, also compare Dutch and English hut. Old Northern French cote is probably from Old Norse kot (“hut”), cognate of Old English cot of same Proto-Germanic origin. Slang sense “public toilet” from 19th century, due to resemblance.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
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- Common
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