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

Catch, a glam beach club with an open-air restaurant and poolside cabanas, is a two-minute walk away. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026

Its features include a 1,200-square-foot cabana, which connects to the mansion via a private underground tunnel, and a 150-foot dock extending from the lawn. —Megan Vaz, Sun Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026

Included are a 24-hour concierge and valet, a restaurant, and a 75-foot lap pool with cabanas, along with four acres of landscaped gardens hosting alfresco dining areas, fountains, and botanical walking paths. —Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2026

The state-of-the-art venue includes three heated pools and 125 feet of LED screens for 360-degree big game viewing, surrounded by upscale bungalows and cabanas to keep cool in the desert. —Michael Saponara, Billboard, 17 Mar. 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