dachas
/ˈdɑːtʃəz/
NOUN
1. Russian country or summer houses
Houses or villas in the Russian countryside, traditionally used as seasonal retreats, weekend homes, or vacation residences.
1.1. Country and summer residences
Private houses or cottages outside urban areas, typically used for holidays, weekends, and seasonal relaxation.
Synonyms
- summerhouses
- summer homes
- country houses
- cottages
- cabins
- chalets
- bungalows
- country cottages
Examples
- Many families spend their summers at dachas outside Moscow.
- The countryside is dotted with charming dachas surrounded by gardens.
- They renovated their old dachas to make them more comfortable for weekend visits.
- The snow-covered roofs of the dachas created a picturesque winter scene.