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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
The 98-key hotel—with 42 suites and six chalets—is situated in a 15th-century castle that’s been transformed into a relaxing oasis, with design cues taken from the natural surroundings.
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 2 July 2024
The cozy little chalets in the rear remain, but their original red accents have been replaced with fresh wallpaper and local art.
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 26 June 2024
Bernie Brewer would slide out of the chalet and into a giant stein of beer after every home run or if the Brewers won the game, setting the stage for celebration.
—Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 23 May 2024
Now, the chalet is a part of another popular Milwaukee stop: Lakefront Brewery.
—Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 23 May 2024
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 2 July 2024
The cozy little chalets in the rear remain, but their original red accents have been replaced with fresh wallpaper and local art.
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 26 June 2024
Bernie Brewer would slide out of the chalet and into a giant stein of beer after every home run or if the Brewers won the game, setting the stage for celebration.
—Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 23 May 2024
Now, the chalet is a part of another popular Milwaukee stop: Lakefront Brewery.
—Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 23 May 2024
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“Chalet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chalet. Accessed 15 Jul. 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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