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 regulations list possibilities including guest houses, caretaker residences, cabanas, gyms, libraries, pool houses, boat houses and detached garages. — Luisa Yanez updated September 3, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026

Choose from 80 resorts worldwide—in locations like Cancún, Hawaii, Hilton Head Island—with amenities like adults-only infinity pools, family-friendly activities, cabanas, spas, golf, and beachfront access. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026

The home on the lake north of Traverse City has outdoor features like a cabana with a kitchen and bar, hot tub, firepit and sun deck. — Brendel Clark, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Club operators say one-third of their 115 cabanas were either damaged or destroyed. — Kristie Keleshian, CBS News, 22 Aug. 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