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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
Today, campers can stay in tents, RVs or cabins right along the north riverbank and visit the on-site Oregon Trail History and Education Center.
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Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 15 Mar. 2026
The owners have a few rental cabins, too, for people who want to fish in Lake Washington, an oxbow of the Mississippi River.
—Boyce Upholt, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
Most of Bandera’s dude ranches have cabins or casitas, allowing for more privacy than a standard hotel room.
—Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
So touchscreen-heavy cabins are unlikely to disappear overnight.
—Chris Teague, AJC.com, 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
Visitors can stay in the park at backcountry campsites, campgrounds with tent and RV sites, or The Lodge at Mammoth Cave, which offers classic rooms and historic cabins.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
Coach cabins will reportedly not receive the same treatment.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 15 Mar. 2026
The owners have a few rental cabins, too, for people who want to fish in Lake Washington, an oxbow of the Mississippi River.
—Boyce Upholt, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
Most of Bandera’s dude ranches have cabins or casitas, allowing for more privacy than a standard hotel room.
—Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
So touchscreen-heavy cabins are unlikely to disappear overnight.
—Chris Teague, AJC.com, 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
Visitors can stay in the park at backcountry campsites, campgrounds with tent and RV sites, or The Lodge at Mammoth Cave, which offers classic rooms and historic cabins.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
Coach cabins will reportedly not receive the same treatment.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cabins
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On Tuesday, those guides led the group out of the huts with urgency.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Most ski-touring lodges are no-frills huts that cater to hardy mountaineers who’d balk at the idea of taking a gondola or a lift.—
Jen Murphy,
Robb Report,
8 Mar. 2026
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The 21 private cottages are awash in soothing neutrals and feature essentials like foam rollers, bathrobes, plush beds, and extras, including walkie-talkies for communication during hikes.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2026
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With their tiny fences and cottages, a dozen gnomes stood stiff as if at attention yet looked so happy residing on their brook’s muddy banks.—
Chris John Amorosino,
Hartford Courant,
13 Mar. 2026
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The votes in both chambers were along strict partisan lines, with all Democrats against the measure.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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That was not a surprise, given the open rancor between House and Senate leaders left over from last year’s session, which, despite the GOP’s control of both chambers, also failed to produce a budget on time and went an extra 45 days.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2026
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Yet this was a shared experience, somehow, not two camps pitted against each other.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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These were dry-out addiction treatment camps, where Krebs was responsible for keeping clients alive and sober while teaching them to be tenacious.—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
19 Mar. 2026
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Walker theorizes that life may not have to be based on organic molecules, cells and DNA, for example.—
Emma Gometz,
Scientific American,
15 Mar. 2026
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The cells become overactive and attack myelin, a fatty substance that protects and insulates nerve fibers in the central nervous system.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
NBC news,
15 Mar. 2026
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Stroll through its 52-block historic district dotted with Victorian mansions, legendary seafood shacks, and an arts scene that far exceeds expectations for a small town.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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Once our fishing guide, Scott Allen, pulled up, the three of us climbed into his ATV to head to one of his six shacks on the frozen inlet.—
Robert Annis,
Outside,
24 Feb. 2026
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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
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It’s made with two compartments and several pockets—the largest compartment is big enough to hold a water bottle.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
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Officials said Thihalolipavan could only view the kitchen and two medical bays.—
Alexandra Mendoza,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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Seda also said that more than 100 vehicles were damaged, with some overturning on the roadside and in parking bays.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Cabins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cabins. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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