cabana

noun

ca·​bana kə-ˈban-yə  -ˈba-nə 

1

: a lightweight structure with living facilities

2

: a tentlike shelter usually with an open side facing a beach or swimming pool

Examples of cabana in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The cabana frame was lifted by strong winds before crashing into an area occupied by guests near the resort's pool deck. —Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026

Outside, residents will find another pool, a full-size tennis court, cabanas, barbecue areas and a playground. —Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026

The north section of the destination now includes a pier that can accommodate two Carnival ships, a tram system, two food venues, six bars, cabanas, gift shops and more. —Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 June 2026

Horry County, home to South Carolina’s bustling Myrtle Beach, implemented a sweeping ban against tents and cabanas this summer, Shibumi Shades included. —Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Spanish cabaña "roughly constructed dwelling, shack," going back to pre-Latin *capanna — more at cabin entry 1

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for cabana

• arana
• arcana
• banana
• bandana
• bandanna
• brahmana
• campana
• diana
• fianna
• hosanna
• hyaena
• lantana

Kids Definition

cabana

noun

ca·​bana kə-ˈban-(y)ə 

: a shelter usually with an open side facing the sea or a swimming pool