Illustration of chalet
- 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
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In addition, Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi flipped their Carpinteria compound while casino mogul Steve Wynn threw down nine figures for a chalet in Aspen.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2025
Casa Tua Tucked away in a chalet about a block away from Aspen Mountain is Casa Tua’s buzzy Colorado outpost.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2025
Perfect for long-haul flights, skiing, hiking, or just lounging in a chalet on a winter getaway, these joggers will become your daily go-to.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2024
Stroll through Swiss-style chalets offering artisan crafts, holiday treats, and Orlando’s largest interactive s’mores bar.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2024
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2025
Casa Tua Tucked away in a chalet about a block away from Aspen Mountain is Casa Tua’s buzzy Colorado outpost.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2025
Perfect for long-haul flights, skiing, hiking, or just lounging in a chalet on a winter getaway, these joggers will become your daily go-to.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2024
Stroll through Swiss-style chalets offering artisan crafts, holiday treats, and Orlando’s largest interactive s’mores bar.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Chalet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chalet. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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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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