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

As the hotel’s social centerpiece, the heated saltwater pool offers a menu of tropical cocktails and savory bites of shrimp ceviche, served in stylish cabanas. —Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2026

Many resorts operate elaborate dayclubs with DJs, cabanas, and lounging areas that turn a simple swim into an all-day event. —Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2026

There is a spa and a small thermal suite on board the Discovery Princess as well as a premium, adults-only Sanctuary sun deck where guests can get massages in private outdoor cabanas. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026

Inside the cabana, people could order food and buy tickets for the meat raffle, or to win gift baskets and prizes set on long tables, many items with Valentine’s Day themes. —Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 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