Cool MateCottage
UK /["/ˈkɒtɪdʒ/"]/US /["/ˈkɑːtɪdʒ/"]/
Definition
a small house, especially in the country
In simple words: A small house, usually in the countryside.
Examples
- a **thatched cottage**
- a holiday cottage
- James lived in a charming country cottage with roses around the door.
- It was her dream to have a little cottage in the country
- They built a small guest cottage on their land.
- They lived in a tied cottage on the estate.
- They put us up in a guest cottage next to their house.
- We rented a cottage for a week.
- We stayed in a cottage on a farm.
- They rented a holiday cottage in the middle of nowhere.
Usage notes
Used more in British English. Typically associated with a cozy, rural setting. Not usually used for larger homes or apartments.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'cot' for sleeping and 'age' for old — a small, old-style house.
Collocations
- humble
- little
- simple
- have
- own
- live in
- home
- garden
- industry
- in a/the cottage
Synonyms
- cabin
- bungalow
- shack
- dwelling
Antonyms
- mansion
- high-rise
- skyscraper
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'cottage' vs 'cottage cheese'
- Used to describe large houses instead of small ones
- Overgeneralizing to any kind of house