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cottages

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈkɑtɪdʒɪz// UK //kˈɒtɪdʒɪz// cot·tages

n. a small house, usually in the countryside or a quiet area. It is often made of stone or wood and has one or two floors.

n. a small, typically single-storey dwelling, often constructed of stone or timber and situated in a rural or semi-rural setting.


SIMPLE

We rented a cozy cottage by the lake.

CONTEXTUAL

The village is famous for its old stone cottages with thatched roofs.

COMPLEX

Nestled among the rolling hills, the restored cottages offered a peaceful retreat from the noise of the city.

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