casita

noun

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

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There’s also a heated pool and spa, a one-bedroom, one-bath guest casita with a kitchenette and, of course, the showroom garage, which is set at a distance from the house with another kitchenette and bathroom. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2025 The boutique property, named for the colorful corals that sit just offshore, features 20 oceanfront casitas, each perfectly secluded amidst lush jungle foliage that opens onto golden sands. Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 23 Mar. 2025 The house with four bedrooms and 4 ½ bathrooms comes with electronic pocket doors, Taj Mahal quartzite countertops, a new pool, a casita and a putting green. Catherine Reagor, The Arizona Republic, 16 Feb. 2025 The 16 existing casitas were renovated, with 7 new additions, for a total of 23 accommodations; all have fireplaces and private outdoor spaces. Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 31 Jan. 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 15 Apr. 2025.

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