Search Dictionary
Definition of chalet

chalet

/ʃæˈleɪ/
cha · let
Plural:chalets
JUMP TO:

chalet Lexical Profile

chalet Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A wooden house or cottage with overhanging eaves and exposed timber framing, typical of the Swiss Alps and often used as a vacation home or ski lodge.

Example

"The family rented a cozy wooden chalet in the mountains for their winter skiing holiday."

2

British A small, simple wooden cabin or bungalow located at a holiday camp or seaside resort, used by vacationers for short-term lodging.

Example

"They booked a beachfront chalet at the coastal holiday park for the summer bank holiday."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for chalet

• Rhymes for chalet

• Nearby Words

chaise
chakra
chalcedonyx
chalet
chalice
chaliyar
chalk

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 18th century from Swiss French chalet, originally referring to an Alpine herdsman's hut, likely derived from a pre-Latin Alpine root *cala meaning 'sheltered place'.

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Chalet. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/chalet
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.