chalet

noun

cha·​let sha-ˈlā How to pronounce chalet (audio)
ˈsha-(ˌ)lā
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

Illustration of chalet

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Examples of chalet in a Sentence

We stayed overnight at a ski chalet. a mountain chalet for weekend getaways
Recent Examples on the Web Book a room or chalet with a fireplace for an especially cozy stay, or consider the resort’s new cabins and villas. Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2024 The Golden Globe-winning French courtroom drama stars the actress, 45, as a woman who may or may not have murdered her husband at their snowy chalet. Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 15 Jan. 2024 The battle to build the best ski chalet has been bubbling over on mountainsides worldwide since the 1950s. Tom Weijand, Robb Report, 15 Feb. 2024 The 1910 chalet was built in the traditional style by the Spring Frères company for the original owner, who was inspired by the Swiss National Exhibitions, once-in-a-generation events that celebrate the Swiss habitat as well as showcase industry, technological innovation and the arts. Lauren Beale, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024 France: Les Houches, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc An enchanting log chalet with views over the Mont-Blanc massif. The Week Staff, theweek, 19 Jan. 2024 His mother sent the aimless youth to a chalet in the Austrian Alps which served as a combination university and sanatorium. Daniel Immerwahr, The New Yorker, 8 Jan. 2024 When the chalet opened in 2018, the 30-minute helicopter transfer from Talkeetna satisfied most guests’ thrill quota. Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 3 Feb. 2024 France: Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, Haute-Savoie A handsome chalet with impressive mountain views. The Week Staff, theweek, 19 Jan. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

French

First Known Use

1782, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of chalet was in 1782

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Cite this Entry

“Chalet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chalet. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

chalet

noun
cha·​let sha-ˈlā How to pronounce chalet (audio)
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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