cabana

noun

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 My room included a private plunge pool, cabana, outdoor seating area, and dining table. Jessica Kelly, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2024 Meanwhile, for a quieter afternoon, there's an adults-only pool surrounded by plush cabanas and daybeds. Jen Salerno Young, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2024 Of course, relaxing beach days are also on the menu, with cabana rentals and loungers available. Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 11 Aug. 2024 The other end has cabanas and a bar and is geared for adults. Ben Davidson, The Mercury News, 29 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for cabana 

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Word History

Etymology

Spanish cabaña, literally, hut, from Medieval Latin capanna

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of cabana was in 1890

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Cite this Entry

“Cabana.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cabana. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.

Kids Definition

cabana

noun
ca·​bana kə-ˈban-(y)ə How to pronounce cabana (audio)
: a shelter usually with an open side facing the sea or a swimming pool

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