casita

noun

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

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Thatched-roof casitas set directly on the sand feel like an instant invitation to unwind. Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 2 Feb. 2025 The 50 casitas have one or two bedrooms, plus heated private plunge pools on terraces that face the surrounding green landscape. Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 31 Jan. 2025 The casita style home balances a brightly colored exterior with a peaceful garden, koi pond, and waterfall—perfect for finding quiet with a cup of tea or coffee. Adrienne Jordan, Architectural Digest, 29 Jan. 2025 State law prohibits cities from requiring a casita to have an additional parking spot. Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 19 Dec. 2024 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 21 Feb. 2025.

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