Cabins
/ˈkæbɪnz/
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Definitions
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A small, often simple dwelling, typically made of wood.
/ˈkæbɪnz/
nounneutralBeginner
General
A small house or hut.
The cabins were nestled amongst the trees.
💡 Simply: A small house or room.
More Examples
2
Each cabin had its own private balcony.
How It's Used
Tourism
"We rented a cozy cabin in the woods for our vacation."
Maritime
"The ship's cabins were small but comfortable."
From Middle English *cabane, from Old French cabane, of uncertain origin, possibly related to the Latin capanna "hut".
The word 'cabin' has long been associated with simple dwellings, with its usage evolving from early forms of temporary shelter to the more permanent structures we see today.
Memory tip
Think of a 'cab' (small car) and a 'in' (inside), a small inside place.
Word Origin
LanguageOld French
Original meaning
"hut, small shelter"
cozy cabinrustic cabincabin in the woods
Common misspellings
cabbinscabinns
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