Definition of cabinnext
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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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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
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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
Noun
  • Privacy seekers can cast their anchor further afield at Coral Caye, Turtle Inn’s private island that’s a 20-minute boat ride away, with wooden cottages and a brimming reef.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The existing cottage previously suffered from significant structural problems, including cracks in its exterior walls.
    Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 1 Sep. 2026
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
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  • 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
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
Noun
  • After, she was ostracized by her own community and lived the rest of her life isolated in a shack in the woods.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026
  • One squatter even took up residence in a guard shack at the entrance to the complex.
    Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026
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
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  • Rooms and suites offer views over the ocean, the South Mumbai cityscape, or the bay and are elegantly fitted for business and leisure travellers.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026
  • 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

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“Cabin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cabin. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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