chalets

Definition of chaletsnext
plural of chalet
as in cottages
an often small house for recreational or seasonal use a mountain chalet for weekend getaways

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Recent Examples of chalets Godard spent much of his childhood at a pair of family chalets on opposite sides of the lake. Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026 In the age of high-end ski chalets and rising costs of living, locals from Livingston to Whitefish are fighting to keep the spirit of their towns intact. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Mar. 2026 Snow settles and wooden chalets suspend in time. Victoria Bousis, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2026 In addition to the compact but well-appointed cabins, there were private villas, wooden chalets, and floating bungalows available to rent for a unique, unplugged vacation. Noelann Bourgade, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026 Skiers and riders can stay on top of the mountain by booking one of the town’s private chalets, like the Chalet Leslie Alpen, which comes with amenities like a sauna and hot tub. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026 Believe it or not, American free skier Nick Goepper, a three-time Olympic medalist, thinks growing up in Indiana—a location that doesn’t exactly conjure up visions of powdery snow and ski chalets—worked to his advantage. Sean Gregory, Time, 18 Feb. 2026 Maisons Sibuet also offers a collection of luxury chalets in the area with five-star Fermes de Marie hotel services, including daily breakfasts, afternoon snacks, concierge services, and housekeeping. Mary Winston Nicklin, AFAR Media, 20 Jan. 2026 Many big-name executives stay in luxury chalets, marketed as high-end corporate retreats with wellness centers, private gyms, Jacuzzis, full wait staff, and private chefs. Sydney Lake, Fortune, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chalets
Noun
  • The bill also loosens rules around building increasingly popular accessory dwelling units (ADUs) — such as granny flats, in-law suites or backyard cottages — alongside existing structures.
    Bob Woods, CNBC, 29 Mar. 2026
  • Zoning details, the number of wheeled cottages allowed on a lot and other considerations will be reviewed during the meeting.
    Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • As with the others, Bjorn and wife and creative director Julija’s thoughtful touches are everywhere, from the singular pieces of vintage decor that fill the rooms to the economical (and ecological) construction of the cabins.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Bea continued to work on aircraft, wiring pilots' cabins, until 1987.
    Irene Gonzalez, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026

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“Chalets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chalets. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.

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