Thesaurus results for CABINS

cabins

noun

plural of cabin

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 cottages

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

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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 Yes, cabins are getting stuffed with more seats, and those seats are getting smaller, while crew staffing keeps getting cut. — Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026 Once on the plane (one of select Boeing 777-300ERs outfitted with new four-suite cabins), each first-class passenger has 37 square feet to themselves. — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2026 Widely respected as a pioneer in responsible tourism, the Dunn family entered the space in 1991, and today their three small yachts—just 10 cabins each—are like boutique hotels at sea, with Relais & Châteaux’s stamp of approval. — Alexandra Marvar, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026 From shredding the slopes in the winter to floating on the water in the summer, the unofficial capital of the Sierra Nevada sees outdoorsy travelers constantly flocking to its campsites and cabins. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026 On the main campus, cabins are cozy and compact, while the cottages and chalets offer more space. — Rachel Tepper Paley, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026 The wine program includes labels such as Napa Valley’s Silver Oak and an expansion to the airline’s existing partnership with Champagne Taittinger, now available in domestic Delta One cabins. — Scott Laird, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2026 The airline said that cabins are regularly cleaned to a high standard. — Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026 British Airways' overhaul of the cabins on its 12 A380s is also a bet on the jumbo jet, which many carriers have retired in recent years, opting for smaller, more fuel-efficient jets. — Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026

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The former taxi driver had been arrested three years earlier after police unearthed a mass grave in a forest ‌near the Indian Ocean town of Malindi, where his followers had been living in mud huts.

— Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2026
In 2023, more than 400 bodies were exhumed from shallow graves on the 800-acre Chakama Ranch in coastal Kilifi County, where Mackenzie’s followers lived in mud huts, away from the scrutiny of local communities and authorities.

— Evelyne Musambi, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of huts

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Over the years, its tiny beach cottages were replaced by multistory homes and apartments with sweeping views of the water.

— Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
One of more than a dozen holiday cabins and cottages on the property, the dog-friendly Efford House sleeps 13 in its seven bedrooms.

— Nicholas DeRenzo, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of cottages

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The effort is meant to bring new jobs and millions of dollars to the state as the GOP seeks to keep control of both chambers in the midterm elections next month.

— Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 21 Oct. 2026
However, if Democrats focus on AI safety after winning control of one or both chambers of Congress next month, the group’s work on AI issues leaves it well-positioned.

— Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of chambers

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That’s because a few rotating cells could approach the coast with waterspouts.

— Jamie Ross, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026
This cancer is caused by the accumulation of certain genetic mutations that prevent rectal cells from repairing DNA damage and accounts for 5-10% of rectal cancers.

— Alice Park, Time, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of cells

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The storm made landfall Friday near Destin, Florida, a Gulf Coast area known for powdery white-sand beaches and dotted with vacation homes, waterfront bars, and seafood shacks.

— Erika Angulo, NBC news, 11 Oct. 2026
The low-lying coastal area is known for its powdery white sand beaches dotted with vacation homes, waterfront bars and seafood shacks.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of shacks

Noun

Ayoub says specialty boxes for storing kitchen and stemware, ones designed with extra compartments and support, are especially helpful for protecting fragile items.

— Perri Ormont Blumberg, Architectural Digest, 12 Oct. 2026
In the cottages, the bathroom toilet compartments aren’t large enough to accommodate a wheelchair and there’s no guard rail, although the bathrooms themselves are roomy, with large walk-in showers.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of compartments

Noun

The complex will feature four payload bays, two encapsulation bays, and a dedicated area for processing multiple payloads together.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
Among the hotel’s newest features is The Dunbar Social by Topgolf Swing Suite, which pairs casual dining and drinks with five golf and game simulator bays.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026

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