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

Spas, restaurants, cabanas, children’s programs and other experiences often operated as separate businesses, each with its own reservation system—or, in some cases, no digital booking system at all. — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026

Certain suites come with even more extras, like private airport pickup from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), poolside cabana access, and a daily complimentary refresh of the mini bar. — Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2026

Overlooking a large swimming pool with an inset spa, a cabana was decked out with a summer kitchen and a rooftop terrace. — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 24 July 2026

Guests have exclusive access to the top-deck Sanctuary Club, which features a freshwater pool surrounded by comfy lounge chairs and private cabanas. — Tracey Teo, AJC.com, 23 July 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