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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
Myriad cabins and lodges, such as Scribner’s Catskill Lodge, provide a cozy basecamp between mountain outings.
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Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
Staff work out of greenhouses, laboratories and cabins in urban areas like Baltimore and in more rural offices near the 193 million acres of national forest and grassland that the agency manages.
—Chiara Eisner, NPR, 6 June 2026
Whatever its former luxury, the boat now had cabins crammed with four-person bunks and an atmosphere thick with the scent of unwashed bodies and the steam of rations.
—Kevin Maurer, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026
The first Fast50 is home to four guest cabins on the lower deck, including two VIPs, all with their own bathrooms, with an owner’s suite, too, of course.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 June 2026
Campsites and Camping Cabins The park has two campgrounds, King and Queen, plus 10 camping cabins.
—Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 4 June 2026
The Knapps built cabins and then the main house on a hill.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
Quince's cotton cashmere cardigan is ideal for chilly plane cabins and brisk evenings, and can easily be tied around your shoulders when the weather warms up.
—Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
The neighboring sister property Rustic Roots, offers additional space for up to 18 guests across eight simpler, more classic Alaska cabins.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 31 May 2026
Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
Staff work out of greenhouses, laboratories and cabins in urban areas like Baltimore and in more rural offices near the 193 million acres of national forest and grassland that the agency manages.
—Chiara Eisner, NPR, 6 June 2026
Whatever its former luxury, the boat now had cabins crammed with four-person bunks and an atmosphere thick with the scent of unwashed bodies and the steam of rations.
—Kevin Maurer, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026
The first Fast50 is home to four guest cabins on the lower deck, including two VIPs, all with their own bathrooms, with an owner’s suite, too, of course.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 June 2026
Campsites and Camping Cabins The park has two campgrounds, King and Queen, plus 10 camping cabins.
—Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 4 June 2026
The Knapps built cabins and then the main house on a hill.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
Quince's cotton cashmere cardigan is ideal for chilly plane cabins and brisk evenings, and can easily be tied around your shoulders when the weather warms up.
—Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
The neighboring sister property Rustic Roots, offers additional space for up to 18 guests across eight simpler, more classic Alaska cabins.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cabins
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The company runs five-day treks from Vail to Aspen, linking 10th Mountain Division huts.—
Brittany Anas,
Denver Post,
10 June 2026
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In summer, skiers can enjoy Palmer Snowfield all the way into August (the longest ski season in North America), while hikers can trek from Timberline's parking lot to wildflower meadows and rustic huts.—
Staff,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Days filled with seemingly endless sunlight, tables piled high with fresh seafood and fleetingly in-season strawberries, cozy lakeside cottages… there’s a lot to love about a Scandinavian summer.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
9 June 2026
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An additional 20 housekeeping cottages, sleeping up to six, are available at the lodge.—
Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
7 June 2026
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Council members routinely stare at laptops, talk with staff, and leave the chambers during public comment.—
Paul Krueger,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 June 2026
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The ruling was at least a temporary, rare victory for opponents of capital punishment in a state that has had one of the busiest death chambers in the country.—
Kim Chandler,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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While the Dallas Cowboys wrapped up their final organized team activity workout Thursday in Frisco, wide receiver George Pickens was in South Texas hosting a pair of youth camps in McAllen and Corpus Christi.—
Nick Harris
June 11,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
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For the players who hail from across the country to any number of such camps dotted across the land, the aim is to be spotted and noted, to land on the radar in this relentlessly competitive game of recruiting.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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Footage from the recent test showed the missile being launched from fully vertical cells, indicating compatibility with shipborne vertical launch systems and suggesting potential cross-platform deployment.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
7 June 2026
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The main purpose is to eliminate dead skin cells and create a smooth surface for the tanning formula to penetrate.—
Deanna Pai,
Glamour,
6 June 2026
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While this area of Morgan Park just west of I-57 is rife with new development, the houses where the fire broke out were older shacks — one a brick structure, the other a frame structure with siding.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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Gangmasters often put workers in overcrowded shacks; workers die of not just killings like this one, but also of suicide or accidental fires or extreme cold and heat.—
Matteo Moschella,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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During pretraining, 30 bees were shown the flower positioned above one of those compartments.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
4 June 2026
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The plush velvet case includes handy storage compartments, separating and safely organizing your precious jewels.—
Ruby McAuliffe,
InStyle,
4 June 2026
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At their smallest, marine heat waves can inundate local bays and coves with hotter-than-normal water for a few days or weeks.—
Dillon Amaya,
The Conversation,
12 June 2026
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An old stable and its courtyard have been converted into a coffee shop and gallery, while hidden bays include a historic pier and boathouse.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
11 June 2026
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“Cabins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cabins. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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