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as in huts
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 chambers
one of the parts into which an enclosed space is divided
an airplane cabin
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Recent Examples of cabins
Despite its relatively small size, the ship – which began sailing in 2022 – felt spacious with wide hallways and luxurious touches, such as complimentary espresso machines and heated bathroom floors in the cabins.
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Nathan Diller, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
In the end, the Kir Royale felt right for us, with its 200-square-foot cabins that turned out to be as comfortable as many on luxury oceangoing cruise ships.
—David Swanson, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
The cabins lack TVs and cell service, which is entirely the point.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Almost 55 years since Southwest’s first flight took off from Dallas Love Field, its CEO has abandoned its distinctive embrace of open seating, single-class cabins and letting customers check two bags for free.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 9 Jan. 2026
In a tribute to leading Italian sportscar brands, Santi included Ferrari red, green, and blue, and Lamborghini orange in the guest cabins.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2025
The ships—which feature 60 to 64 cabins, a spa treatment room, and a sundeck with a pool—sail between Cartagena and Barranquilla, with optional precruise nights in Medellín or a postcruise extension in Panama City, about a 75-minute flight from Cartagena.
—Fran Golden, AFAR Media, 6 Nov. 2025
During a visit in August, row after row of cabins at the reception center in Lajas Blancas were empty.
—Daniel Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Tucked away in a valley at the foot of the Elk Mountains about 10 miles outside of Aspen, the estate consists of a 16,600-square-foot main home and seven guest cabins.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 4 Feb. 2025
Nathan Diller, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
In the end, the Kir Royale felt right for us, with its 200-square-foot cabins that turned out to be as comfortable as many on luxury oceangoing cruise ships.
—David Swanson, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
The cabins lack TVs and cell service, which is entirely the point.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Almost 55 years since Southwest’s first flight took off from Dallas Love Field, its CEO has abandoned its distinctive embrace of open seating, single-class cabins and letting customers check two bags for free.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 9 Jan. 2026
In a tribute to leading Italian sportscar brands, Santi included Ferrari red, green, and blue, and Lamborghini orange in the guest cabins.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2025
The ships—which feature 60 to 64 cabins, a spa treatment room, and a sundeck with a pool—sail between Cartagena and Barranquilla, with optional precruise nights in Medellín or a postcruise extension in Panama City, about a 75-minute flight from Cartagena.
—Fran Golden, AFAR Media, 6 Nov. 2025
During a visit in August, row after row of cabins at the reception center in Lajas Blancas were empty.
—Daniel Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Tucked away in a valley at the foot of the Elk Mountains about 10 miles outside of Aspen, the estate consists of a 16,600-square-foot main home and seven guest cabins.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 4 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cabins
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Explore the traditions of Maya culture at cacao rituals and melipona honey huts.—
Gemma Price,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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Punch holes in the sides of Styrofoam huts or vinyl covers if needed.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
20 Dec. 2025
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Stay in the breezy bungalows or cottages at The Lodge at Kukui'ula for proximity to the expansive pool area.—
Maya Kachroo-Levine,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Jan. 2026
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The real Chateau experience comes from the cottages and bungalows.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Jan. 2026
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Instead, a small group of senators from both parties has been working on an alternative plan that could find support in both chambers and become law.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
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But a bipartisan group of senators is working on an alternative proposal in hopes of coming up with a plan that can pass both chambers.—
Tia Mitchell,
AJC.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Shortly afterwards, Ramírez was in a taxi on his way to one of the training camps in Jordan where international volunteers were still being hosted.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Jan. 2026
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The facility will include the ability to sell commercial signage and expand youth camps and clinics.—
Brad Townsend,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Controlling this behavior has been one of the foremost obstacles to realizing high-performance thermal cells.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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As a result, liver immune cells produce more PAF-R receptors, which intensifies inflammation and worsens liver damage.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
11 Jan. 2026
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Most of Goma is a warren of improvised housing, with tin shacks for the poorest and cinder-block huts for those a little better off.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
24 Nov. 2025
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The bike and pedestrian paths that weave through the riparian corridor below provided access to a neighborhood of tents and shacks, a leafy suburb of the Crash Zone known as the Enchanted Forest.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Crafted from durable and impact-resistant material, this spacious carry-on is designed to fit in most overhead compartments (but as always, be sure to check with your specific airline).—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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This lightweight gym tote has dedicated compartments for tumblers, yoga mats, and valuables.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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The project will also include a redesign of the hospital’s ambulance bays to include six total bays, three for drop-offs and three for staging.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Jan. 2026
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What the engineers didn't take into account was that the airflow over the bomber's wings and fuselage along with the open bomb bays generated violent turbulence.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Cabins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cabins. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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