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 The best illustration of Voros’ power and essential role in making The Madison less bad than it might have otherwise been comes in the second episode, when Paige gets stung by hornets in the Montana cabin’s outhouse. Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026 Keep in mind that the iX3 represents a philosophical reset for BMW, replacing familiar interiors with a radically simplified cabin dominated by the new Panoramic iDrive display stretching across the windshield, and coming with fewer physical controls. New Atlas, 13 Mar. 2026 Though the brothers own the land and cabins together, and obviously revere this very special place, only Paul lives in Montana full-time. Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 13 Mar. 2026 Some hosts list unique getaways on the platform, like cabins, tiny homes, lake houses and beach houses. Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cabin
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Noun
  • The Whistler Mountain hut serves up the type of cinnamon buns that will power you through a long day of challenging skiing or snowboarding.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
  • On Tuesday, those guides led the group out of the huts with urgency.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The cedar wood’s grains are enhanced with an overlapping cladding style build, and the shingled roof adds a storybook cottage feel.
    Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
  • The exterior of the cottage will remain the same.
    Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The votes in both chambers were along strict partisan lines, with all Democrats against the measure.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Within its main chamber sits a 10-meter statue of the titular Chiang, Taiwan‘s first president.
    Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
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  • Guests who visit are treated to a fun camp-like experience, albeit a step up from traditional camping, thanks to modern amenities, a restaurant serving up regional specialties crafted with local ingredients, and ADA-compliant rooms so those of all mobility needs can stay.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Yet this was a shared experience, somehow, not two camps pitted against each other.
    George Caulkin, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The jury appears to have been persuaded by prosecutors’ argument that the defendants were members of an antifa cell connected to an ideology that calls for the overthrow of the government.
    Emerson Clarridge Updated March 13, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Another prison guard, Michael Thomas, is the one who discovered Epstein in his cell.
    Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 14 Mar. 2026
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  • This was little more than a wooden shack beside a convenience store and a karaoke parlor, all of them run by an enterprising resident who had already buried 200 people in the 12 months since Duterte had taken office, nearly all of them drug suspects.
    Sheila Coronel, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
  • The assailants, some armed, also vandalized security cameras and a vacant guard shack and slashed the tires of vehicles in the parking lot, authorities said.
    Sue Ambrose, Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Along with their sleek styles (no cheesy paisley patterns here), these cases are filled with extra pockets and compartments to ensure easy access to your favorite products and tools.
    Sarah Han, Allure, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Some guacamole was uncovered in the cooler, employees hadn’t completed an accredited food course and water in the hand sink and three-compartment sink didn’t reach an acceptable temperature.
    Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 2026
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  • The home is impeccably comfortable, equipped with a cocooning swivel chair to take in views of the bay plus a fireplace for snug evenings on the sofa.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2026
  • The infinity pool is practically on top of the shoreline, creating that Instagram-worthy effect where the water appears to spill directly into the bay.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026

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“Cabin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cabin. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.

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