Chalet (noun)

1. A wooden house or cottage, typically with sloping roofs and large eaves, built in a mountainous region, especially in the Swiss Alps. .
2. A holiday home or vacation rental that is designed to resemble a traditional wooden chalet.

Origin:

The word chalet comes from the french word for a wooden cabin or small house, which comes from the swiss-german word "chalet" meaning "cabin, shed or small house". it was first used in english in the early 19th century. .

Examples:

1. They rented a chalet for their winter vacation.
2. He built a chalet in the mountains for his family.
3. She loved the cozy atmosphere of the chalet.
4. They spent the week in a chalet by the lake.
5. The chalet had a beautiful view of the mountains.