log cabin

noun

: a cabin made from logs
The successful man liked to claim humble a beginning, saying he was born in a log cabin.

Examples of log cabin in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The hotel's cozy log cabin architecture exudes warmth, while its exquisite suites boast northern lights views. James Barrett, Redbook, 17 Aug. 2023 The main lodge straddles rustic and luxe, like a log cabin mansion in the Adirondacks. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2023 The property includes two 15-stable barns and a log cabin. Sophia Solano, Washington Post, 25 Aug. 2023 Lean into a darker, moodier look to recreate the atmosphere of a secluded log cabin. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023 He was born in a log cabin in 1831 and raised by single mother in poverty, before becoming a college president, preacher, and state senator by age 27. Time, 21 July 2023 The property includes a hay barn, equipment shed, log cabin playhouse, and more. William Thornton | Wthornton@al.com, al, 26 Jan. 2023 On this upstate New York property, designer Anthony Baratta embraced the summer camp atmosphere and created a little log cabin hideout among the trees. Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 18 July 2023 Almost every schoolchild in America learns Lincoln was born in a Kentucky log cabin. Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 13 July 2023 See More

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“Log cabin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/log%20cabin. Accessed 4 Oct. 2023.

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