cottage
/ˈkɒtɪdʒ/ · cot·tage
noun
- A small house. The cottage on the hill had a beautiful view of the surrounding countryside.
- A seasonal home of any size or stature, a recreational home or a home in a remote location. Most cottages in the area were larger and more elaborate than my home.
- A public lavatory. The old cottage on the corner was converted into a public restroom.
verb
- To stay at a seasonal home, to go cottaging. We love to cottage in the mountains every summer.
- Of men, to have homosexual sex in a public lavatory; to practice cottaging. The police were cracking down on cottaging in public restrooms.
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Did you know? The term 'cottage' has been used to describe a small, cozy home since the 15th century, and has become a popular choice for vacation homes and retreats.