Cabin
/ˈkæbɪn/
nounBeginner📊CommonGeneral
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Definitions
1
A small, simple dwelling, often made of wood.
/ˈkæbɪn/
nounneutralBeginner
General
A small house or dwelling.
The cabin was nestled amongst the trees.
💡 Simply: A small house
More Examples
2
We spent a week relaxing in the mountain cabin.
How It's Used
Rural Living
"They built a cozy cabin in the woods."
Travel
"The airplane cabin was cramped."
From Middle English cabane, from Old French cabane, of uncertain origin, possibly from a Celtic language.
Historically, cabins were associated with rural life and simpler living conditions.
Memory tip
Think of a small, cozy 'cab' in the woods.
Word Origin
Original meaning
"small hut or shelter"
Base: cabin
log cabincabin fevercabin in the woods
Common misspellings
cabinecabbin
Practice
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