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- chalet 2a
1
: a remote herdsman's hut in the Alps
2
a
: a Swiss dwelling with unconcealed structural members and a wide overhang at the front and sides
b
: a cottage or house in chalet style
Examples of chalet in a Sentence
We stayed overnight at a ski chalet.
a mountain chalet for weekend getaways
Recent Examples on the Web
One of those was a pop-up set up two years ago with the German brand Bogner, which took more than 1,400 square feet to create a Swiss chalet ambience showcasing its skiwear mixed with fashion.
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Deborah Belgum, WWD, 31 July 2024
Is living in a sick chalet really that effective an antidepressant?
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 8 Mar. 2024
Skiing feels special here in this picturesque part of the world, and to make the experience even more magical, book the private A-frame chalet with a fireplace and views of the mountains and Inca Lake.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 22 July 2024
The 18 guest chalets overlook watering holes, which makes for excellent game viewing right at the lodge.
—Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2024
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Deborah Belgum, WWD, 31 July 2024
Is living in a sick chalet really that effective an antidepressant?
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 8 Mar. 2024
Skiing feels special here in this picturesque part of the world, and to make the experience even more magical, book the private A-frame chalet with a fireplace and views of the mountains and Inca Lake.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 22 July 2024
The 18 guest chalets overlook watering holes, which makes for excellent game viewing right at the lodge.
—Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2024
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“Chalet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chalet. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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chalet
noun
cha·let
sha-ˈlā 
ˈshal-ˌā
1
: a herdsman's hut in the Alps away from a town or village
2
a
: a Swiss dwelling with a roof that sticks far out past the walls
b
: a cottage built to look like a chalet
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