Thesaurus results for CABIN

cabin

noun

ˈka-bən

Definition of cabin

as in hut

a small, simply constructed, and often temporary dwelling a small cabin that hikers along the Appalachian Trail use for overnight stays

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as in cottage

an often small house for recreational or seasonal use kept a cabin in the mountains for vacations during skiing season

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as in chamber

one of the parts into which an enclosed space is divided an airplane cabin

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Recent Examples of cabin One of 12 children, Parton grew up in a two-room cabin with no electricity and no running water. — Kimberlee Kruesi, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026 While Rolls-Royce has been making cabin silence a point of pride, Bentley seems to revel in being more sonically potent. — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2026 Kaczynski’s first bombing took place in 1978; he was finally found in a cabin in the woods in 1996. — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026 The short-sleeve shirt is ideal for temperature fluctuations in the cabin, and the stretchy wide-leg pants are perfect for long periods of sitting. — Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cabin

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cabin

Noun

Treatment huts are—of course—lovely, and my massage was performed by an incredible therapist who clicked my bones in all the right places and left me feeling light as air.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026
The best Airbnbs in the Dolomites are similarly varied, from remote huts tucked into wildflower meadows to working farms with their own cheese dairies and centuries-old homes surrounded by vineyards.

— Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of hut

Noun

His chambers are in Islandia, on Long Island, with tennis trophies on the desk and an electric shoe buffer in the corner.

— Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
Whoever wins Georgia’s lieutenant governor race in November will lead the state Senate chamber for the next four years ― but the scope of his power will rest in the hands of the likely Republican majority.

— Riley Bunch, AJC.com, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of chamber

Noun

Otherwise, the Ravens filled 14 of their 17 practice squad spots with players who were on the team during training camp.

— Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
The firefighters made camp at two in the morning, reclining on the pillowy grass, and ate dinner around a flickering campfire.

— M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of camp

Noun

From a consideration of apoptosis—the orderly elimination of damaged or unnecessary cells—Solé moves on to failing machines, eroded memories, vanished languages, brittle digital archives, and more.

— The New Yorker, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
This can lead to the loss of brain cells and contribute to memory and thinking problems, added Johnson.

— Danielle Zickl, HEALTH, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of cell

Noun

The Parton Family Singers took turns on the stages, near a re-creation of her childhood shack.

— Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026
During dry seasons, herders can move 100 miles (roughly 160 kilometers) with their livestock, sleeping under the stars or in makeshift shacks along the way.

— Anne Pisor, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of shack

Noun

The roofline is flatter, the rear compartment is more accommodating, and loading bulky stuff is easier.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
Its spacious inner compartment has room for all my essentials, along with a mix of pockets to keep smaller items from disappearing into the bottom.

— Kaitlin Marks, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of compartment

Noun

Certain roads — such as Highway 37, which connects Marin County to Napa County on the bay shoreline — as well as parts of Highway 101 and coastal Highway 1 are all at risk for flooding.

— Robert Gauthier, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
The facility contains a dedicated high-bay workspace and chemical laboratories.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026