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

While there’s no spa on site, there are two wellness cabanas where guests can book facials or massages on request and yoga classes hosted in the hotel’s private garden or on the rooftop terrace. —Monica Mendal, Vogue, 8 June 2025

Through Labor Day, up to six guests can reserve the Oceanview Plus cabana, which evokes South of France vibes with happy pink cabana stripes. —Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 5 June 2025

Bullard explains the inspiration for the cabana’s teal and white walls, which complement the Harbour pool chaises. —Erin Clements, People.com, 2 June 2025

Photo : Legendary Productions/Luxury Resort Portfolio Built in the same style as the main house, the stone, stucco and glass pavilion is believed to be the largest beachfront cabana in Manalapan. —Tori Latham, Robb Report, 1 June 2025

Word History

Etymology

Spanish cabaña, literally, hut, from Medieval Latin capanna

First Known Use

1890, 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