Meaning of the word chalet in English

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chalet

US /ˈʃæl.eɪ/
UK /ˈʃæl.eɪ/
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Noun

1.

a wooden house or cottage with a sloping roof and overhanging eaves, typically found in the Alps or other mountainous regions

Example:
They rented a cozy chalet for their ski vacation in the Alps.
The picturesque village was dotted with traditional wooden chalets.
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