gite

/dʒaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of traditional French holiday home, typically a small stone cottage, often used as a holiday let.

“We rented a cozy gite in the countryside for our summer vacation.”

2. verb

To leave or abandon a gite or similar accommodation, typically due to a lack of guests.

“The owners had to gite the property after a drought in the area reduced the number of tourists.”

Synonyms

  • chalet
  • holiday cottage

Antonyms

  • hotel
  • resort