casita

noun

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

Examples of casita in a Sentence

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Guests stay among 86 casitas, cozy sanctuaries with vibrant Mexican textiles and terra cotta tile floors. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026 With just 35 accommodations, including single guest rooms and suites, standalone oceanfront casitas, and a two-bedroom villa, the three-acre boutique property strikes the perfect balance between privacy and a lively commune. Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026 Bad Bunny drops through the roof, lands in the casita, and walks through the front door at 3 minutes, 36 seconds. Dave Osborn, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026 The nearly half-acre lot includes professional desert landscaping, paths, and two studio casitas. The Week Us, TheWeek, 30 Mar. 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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“Casita.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/casita. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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