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 park also has sandy beaches with private cabanas. —Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2025

On the rooftop, residents will find an outdoor kitchen, swimming pool, private cabanas, an expansive sun deck, a hot tub and food and beverage services. —Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 15 May 2025

The venue has indoor and outdoor seating, two private dining rooms, and a bar and pool area with cabanas that can be rented in the spring and summer months. —Courtney Lane, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2025

Those seeking a more relaxing, quieter experience will head to Costa Beach Club, where a heated infinity pool, white sand beaches, private cabanas (with personal attendants), and premium dining await. —Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 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