cottage

Meanings

• noun

  A small house, usually rural and traditional in design, often with thatched or tiled roof and whitewashed walls.

  - "The old cottage looked beautiful among the blooming flowers."
  - "They spent their weekends at their cottage in the countryside."

• noun

  A small, self-contained accommodation unit, typically rented out for holidays.

  - "They booked a cozy cottage for their family vacation."
  - "The cottage had a fully equipped kitchen and a private garden."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkɑtədʒ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

cot , hut , gingerbread office , tea house , tea room , teahouse , tearoom

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cottage
bottle , mottle , rattle , totter

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Variants

List of all variants of cottage that leads to same result
cottage , cottages , cottagey , Dutch cheese , cottage cheese , cottage cheeses , pot cheese , smearcase , cottage curtains , cottage industries , cottage industry , cottage pie , cottage pies , cottage pudding , cottage puddings , cottage tulip , cottage tulips , Cottage Grove , cottage hospital , Cape Cod , Cape Cod cottage , cape

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Etymology

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Old English 'cot' or 'cote', meaning 'hut' or 'shelter'.

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Trivia

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1. The smallest house in England is a cottage in the village of Cockermouth, which measures just 1.75 meters (5.7 feet) wide.

2. In medieval England, cottages were often built around a central courtyard, with each family having their own hearth and living space.

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Related Concepts

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1. rural: Cottages are often located in rural areas, away from the hustle and bustle of cities.

2. traditional architecture: Cottages often feature traditional architectural styles, such as thatched roofs and whitewashed walls.

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Culture

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In literature, cottages often represent a simple and idyllic way of life, especially in the context of the English countryside. In art, images of cottages are common in landscapes and rural scenes.

How to Memorize "cottage"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, cozy house with a thatched roof and whitewashed walls. Picture the flowers blooming around it and the sun setting behind it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'cottage' with the idea of a peaceful, rural retreat.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'Cottage' to remember the definition: 'C' for 'cozy', 'o' for 'old', 'tt' for 'thatched roof', 'a' for 'agricultural', and 'ge' for 'garden'.

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