B1noun 3K

Cottage

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈkɒtɪdʒ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈkɑːtɪdʒ/"]/

Meaning of Cottage

a small house, especially in the country

In simple words: A small house, usually in the countryside.

Cottage in a sentence

• 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.

How to use Cottage

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.

Related words

Collocations with Cottage

• humble
• little
• simple
• have
• own
• live in
• home
• garden
• industry
• in a/​the cottage

Synonyms for Cottage

• cabin
• bungalow
• shack
• dwelling

Opposites of Cottage

• mansion
• high-rise
• skyscraper

Common mistakes with Cottage

• Confused with 'cottage' vs 'cottage cheese'
• Used to describe large houses instead of small ones
• Overgeneralizing to any kind of house

Frequently asked questions about Cottage

What does Cottage mean?

A small house, usually in the countryside.

What is the definition of Cottage?

a small house, especially in the country

How do you use Cottage in a sentence?

a **thatched cottage**

Can you give another example of Cottage?

a holiday cottage

What are synonyms for Cottage?

Common alternatives include cabin, bungalow, shack, dwelling.

What is the opposite of Cottage?

Opposite meanings include mansion, high-rise, skyscraper.

What words go with Cottage?

It commonly pairs with humble, little, simple, have, own, live in, home, garden, industry, in a/​the cottage.

What are common mistakes when using Cottage?

Confused with 'cottage' vs 'cottage cheese' Used to describe large houses instead of small ones Overgeneralizing to any kind of house

How do you pronounce Cottage?

US: /["/ˈkɑːtɪdʒ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈkɒtɪdʒ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Cottage?

Used more in British English. Typically associated with a cozy, rural setting. Not usually used for larger homes or apartments.

What CEFR level is Cottage?

"Cottage" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.