casita

noun

ca·​si·​ta kə-ˈsē-tə How to pronounce casita (audio)
Synonyms of casitanext
: a small house

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After a long day, guests can return to their hotel rooms, which range from 20 guest rooms, two suites and three off-site casitas. — Madeleine Kashkooli, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026 Walker points out in the video that bookings are officially open, with each standalone beachfront casita starting at roughly $6,000 per night. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2026 Summer Lake Hot Springs is a standout, with its smattering of rustic but cozy casitas and indoor and outdoor mineral hot springs soaking pools. — Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 18 July 2026 The whole family will stay in one of the resort’s 50 hacienda-style casitas, which include expansive patios with rainforest views. — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for casita

Word History

Etymology

Spanish, diminutive of casa

First Known Use

1822, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of casita was in 1822

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Casiquiare
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cask
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