casita

noun

ca·​si·​ta kə-ˈsē-tə How to pronounce casita (audio)
: a small house

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Upper-level casitas also come with balconies and panoramic views of the ocean. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025 This one-bedroom casita is just a five-minute walk from the beach; with a large pool and tons of terrace space for lounging, you’ll be spoiled with choices for outdoor living. Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2025 More reasons to fall in love: a separate one-bedroom, one-bath casita with its own fireplace, kitchen, and living area. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2025 Hamm isn't the only celebrity who's partied it up at Bad Bunny's casita. Edward Segarra, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for casita

Word History

Etymology

Spanish, diminutive of casa

First Known Use

1868, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of casita was in 1868

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“Casita.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/casita. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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