cabin fever
noun
: extreme irritability and restlessness from living in isolation or a confined indoor area for a prolonged time
Examples of cabin fever in a Sentence
She suffered from cabin fever during the long winter.
a bad case of cabin fever
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Needless to say, cabin fever brings on their demise .
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Vivian Song, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
If last weekend's snowstorm gave you cabin fever, head to Great Parks to enjoy beautiful winter landscapes.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Feb. 2026
Here are some winter tasks to get your gardening season started and keep cabin fever away.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2026
The Vegas stint gave him a little bit of cabin fever: The 116-degree heat kept him inside, listening to music, reading, watching films.
—Jazmine Hughes, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2025
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Vivian Song, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
If last weekend's snowstorm gave you cabin fever, head to Great Parks to enjoy beautiful winter landscapes.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Feb. 2026
Here are some winter tasks to get your gardening season started and keep cabin fever away.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2026
The Vegas stint gave him a little bit of cabin fever: The 116-degree heat kept him inside, listening to music, reading, watching films.
—Jazmine Hughes, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cabin fever
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“Cabin fever.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cabin%20fever. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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