cabana

noun ca·bana \ kə-ˈban-yə , -ˈba-nə \

Definition of cabana

1 :a lightweight structure with living facilities

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

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For outdoor time, a private cabana on the resort's 20,000 square foot beachfront deck might just do the trick.

— tara massouleh, AL.com, "Get away with the girls at this beachfront resort," 4 Aug. 2017
The two had stayed in a cabana with a pool during their visit.

— tom foreman jr., The Seattle Times, "N. Carolina islands go dark, ending vacation for thousands," 28 July 2017
Each comes with a private cabana on a 1,000-foot stretch of Gurney’s beach reserved for owners.

— marcelle sussman fischler, New York Times, "Gurney’s Offers $2 Million Oceanfront Co-ops," 28 July 2017
Pala will demolish its current pool and expand the area’s footprint, adding multiple pools, spas and cabanas.

— michele parente, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Pala casino launches $170 million expansion," 27 July 2017
Lounge chairs and cabanas at the resort’s Waves Rooftop Pool Bar and Grill will receive new coral-colored cushions to complement its white and blue décor.

— arlene satchell, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale Beach resort undergoes $7 million makeover ahead of boat show," 19 July 2017
Tickets are $35 and include include Stretch Run admission as well as access to the cabana and it amenities.

— chloe salsameda, Pacific San Diego Magazine, "Where to celebrate on Opening Day," 14 July 2017
At the yacht club, the actor and his friends shared a cabana and enjoyed a brunch spread.

— mike miller, PEOPLE.com, "Kevin Hart Celebrates 38th Birthday at Star-Studded Irie Weekend in Miami," 3 July 2017
This bandeau was 100 percent originally designed to be worn while relaxing in a poolside cabana or under an umbrella at a beach.

— devon abelman, Allure, "Bella Hadid Wore a Bikini Top as a Shirt and Looked Amazing," 29 June 2017

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Origin and Etymology of cabana

Spanish cabaña, literally, hut, from Medieval Latin capanna

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: a small, simple building that has a roof and usually walls and is often used by people at a beach or swimming pool

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cabana

noun ca·bana \ kə-ˈba-nyə , -nə \

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:a shelter usually with an open side used by people at a beach or swimming pool

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