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Definition of CABIN

1

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

Synonyms cabin, camp, hooch (or hootch) [slang], hovel, hut, hutch, hutment, shanty

Related Words lean-to, shed; cot, cottage, lodge; cabana; bungalow, chalet; hogan, wickiup, wigwam; tent

2

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

Synonyms bach [New Zealand], cabin, camp, chalet, lodge

Related Words dacha, summerhouse; bungalow, cot; hut, shack, shanty

3

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

Synonyms bay, cabin, cell, chamber, cube, cubicle

Related Words cubbyhole, pigeonhole, snuggery [chiefly British]; alcove, niche, nook, recess; cabinet, drawer, locker; cavity, hole, hollow; booth, box, crib, loge, stall; bunker, crypt, vault