Chalet

/ʃæˈleɪ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A wooden house or cottage, typically found in a mountainous region and characterized by a sloping roof and overhanging eaves.

We rented a cozy chalet in the Alps for our winter vacation.

A vacation home or lodge, often in a ski resort area.

Their family owns a charming chalet near the ski slopes.

A small, rustic house or cabin, especially one used as a retreat or refuge.

After a hectic week, she enjoyed her time spent in the secluded chalet by the lake.

In some contexts, a chalet may refer to a style of architecture resembling that of traditional Alpine dwellings.

The new development features several chalets designed in the traditional Swiss style.

French, from the word 'chalet', which originally referred to a small wooden house in the mountains

chalet style

Referring to an architectural style resembling that of a chalet, often with a rustic or alpine theme.

stay in a chalet

To take a vacation in a chalet, typically in a mountainous area.

chalet holiday

A holiday spent in a chalet, often for skiing or mountain retreats.

Alpine

Relating to high mountains, typically the Alps.

ski lodge

A type of accommodation used primarily for skiing purposes.

mountain retreat

A secluded place in the mountains for rest and relaxation.