Definition of cabinnext
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as in hut
a small, simply constructed, and often temporary dwelling a small cabin that hikers along the Appalachian Trail use for overnight stays

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as in cottage
an often small house for recreational or seasonal use kept a cabin in the mountains for vacations during skiing season

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Recent Examples of cabin There is no visible black masking or tinting left behind on the glass, giving automakers freedom to build minimalist, uncluttered cabins. New Atlas, 30 July 2026 The women were preparing to ascend 1,200 feet in elevation to the Betty Bear Hut, one in a robust network of off-grid cabins throughout Colorado known as the 10th Mountain Division Huts. Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 30 July 2026 Footage from the trip captured lightning flashing around the aircraft as turbulence shook the cabin. Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026 During July 4th weekend, my 16-year-old daughter went up to her best friend’s cabin. Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for cabin
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cabin
Noun
  • Though this specific hut was new to the women, the experience was not.
    Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 30 July 2026
  • Based on the play by Kat Sandler, who serves as writer and showrunner, Yaga reimages the witch, who is known to live in a hut on chicken legs and potentially is a murderous seductress or powerful enchantress, depending on the author of the tale.
    Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 25 July 2026
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  • Flanked by hydrangea bushes, this charming Cape Cod-style cottage is the perfect spot for a bachelorette weekend or girls’ trip.
    Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The original structure dates back to 1894, and there are five lakeside cottages open seasonally.
    Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026
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  • Meanwhile there are several competitive House races this year that will help decide whether Republicans hold their slim majority or Democrats reclaim the chamber.
    ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Special attention Democrats face an uphill climb to flip control of chambers at the Georgia Capitol or the congressional delegation in the midterms.
    Adam Beam, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026
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  • Veteran wide receiver, Darius Slayton interestingly said Harbaugh already has been confronting players in a constructive way to reinforce accountability across the board in the first few days of training camp here in West Virginia.
    Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • As Scott Frost took to the practice field Monday to open UCF’s preseason football camp, construction workers a few hundred yards away busily put the finishing touches on the Roth Tower expansion at the Acrisure Bounce House Stadium.
    Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026
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  • Instead of relying solely on natural extracts, Reome works with biotech labs to recreate botanical molecules through processes like fermentation or plant cell cultures.
    Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Jeyne Arryn doesn’t lock people in the dungeon but in sky cells.
    Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026
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  • While HoloHolo Grill is the only restaurant onsite, Kōloa Landing Resort does have a free-standing snack shack poolside serving shave ice and root beer floats along with a handy marketplace just off the lobby.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • When the elder Romero stayed late to close down the football field, Desi would often stay with him and the pair would piece together a dinner from whatever was left over in the snack shack.
    Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 28 July 2026
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  • For Columbia-class submarines, the central section also contains the missile compartment for Trident II D5 nuclear ballistic missiles.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 30 July 2026
  • Bowls come bento-style, with little compartments for carbs, meat and vegetables.
    Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 30 July 2026
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  • More specifically, nutmeg and cloves add subtle warmth, while black pepper and bay leaves add a sharp and herbaceous undertone.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
  • She was set to clock in again the next morning across the bay.
    Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

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“Cabin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cabin. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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