noun
- A small house or cottage, especially in Spanish-speaking regions or the southwestern United States.
Usage: Spanish loanword; common in southwestern U.S. English
Examples
- They rented a charming casita in the hills outside Santa Fe.
- The resort offered guests a choice of rooms or private casitas.
- Her grandmother's casita had a small courtyard with flowering plants.
- The casita was perfect for a weekend getaway for two people.
- Many casitas in the region feature traditional adobe construction.