1. people who live in cottages, especially small houses in rural areas
2. people who rent or own vacation cottages, typically by lakes or in resort areas
Usage: informal

Examples

• The cottagers gathered at the village hall for the annual meeting.
• Many cottagers enjoy the peaceful rural lifestyle.
• The lake attracts cottagers from the city every summer.
• Local cottagers organized a cleanup of the shoreline.
• The cottagers complained about the new development plans.
• Weekend cottagers often shop at the local farmers market.