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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
The tour included real history and mythology, then also quests, cabins based on godly parents and skits.
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Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
The report added that if Mystic did have an evacuation plan for the Guadalupe River-adjacent cabins based on previous flood experiences, it was not put into writing or communicated to the staff, counselors and campers.
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David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
Some cruise ship sales will offer inside cabins with no choice of cabin location.
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David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
For an atmospheric stay nearby, consider the tiny homes and cabins for rent at Little Arrow Outdoor Resort.
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Terry Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
Six additional guest cabins positioned forward will be reserved for members’ friends and family.
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Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
Other cabins are at ground level for entry, but the interiors are not maneuverable with a wheelchair easily.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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.
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Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
4 Feb. 2025
Although, as usual, all available cabins for the next cruise were sold out while the ship was still out to sea for this one, the wait list is still an open option here.
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Essence,
2 Feb. 2025
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
The report added that if Mystic did have an evacuation plan for the Guadalupe River-adjacent cabins based on previous flood experiences, it was not put into writing or communicated to the staff, counselors and campers.
—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
Some cruise ship sales will offer inside cabins with no choice of cabin location.
—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
For an atmospheric stay nearby, consider the tiny homes and cabins for rent at Little Arrow Outdoor Resort.
—
Terry Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
Six additional guest cabins positioned forward will be reserved for members’ friends and family.
—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
Other cabins are at ground level for entry, but the interiors are not maneuverable with a wheelchair easily.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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
Although, as usual, all available cabins for the next cruise were sold out while the ship was still out to sea for this one, the wait list is still an open option here.
—
Essence,
2 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cabins
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The Kreung people of northeastern Cambodia build huts for their adolescent daughters to use for erotic liaisons and encourage them to have as many of these as possible before choosing a husband.
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The Blue Lagoon purchased the property and began welcoming guests in 2023 across a hotel, a set of private lodges, huts, a hostel, and a campsite.
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The best cottages are the ones lower down, which have complete privacy as no one can look in from below.
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There is also a lighthouse that was constructed in 1885, three tourist cottages and one 20-bed tourist home, according to the Administration of UT of Lakshadweep.
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Senate and Assembly budget committees are scheduled to hold hearings Monday morning to review the spending plan and legislators in both chambers are expected to vote on the budget later in the day.
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Thermal chambers replicate the effects of heat and humidity on apparel donned by people or robot mannequins.
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Around 30 Maple Park Middle School students spent the last few weeks of the summer term weaving English language arts and STEM skills together to research the international soccer teams with base camps in Kansas City and create animatronics based on their findings.
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For many kids, summer means camps, vacations, and sports.
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The concept of producing electricity from ion movement is not new, and as Kim explained, electric eels use a similar principle in nature, generating electrical bursts by controlling ion flow across specialized cells known as electrocytes.
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Adding an exfoliant to your summer skin care routine can help smooth texture, clear the buildup of dead skin cells, and brighten dark spots.
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This tiny Gulf island community is peppered with seafood shacks, art galleries, fishing docks, and spectacular over-water sunsets.
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The shooting carried out late Tuesday by assailants in an informal settlement of shacks in Johannesburg left 12 people dead and at least 15 wounded, according to authorities.
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The featherweight body is made from slash-resistant material, with locking compartments and zippered pockets that allow for quick and secure access to your daily essentials.
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Adjust the shelves inside to fit your shoes, then store up to 16 pairs in the four different storage compartments.
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Work is currently concentrated on four bays, before moving to the rest of the gallery.
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Youth on Course is going off-course for its next play-time opportunity for juniors, partnering with Topgolf to provide access to hitting bays for just $5 this summer.
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“Cabins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cabins. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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