cabins

plural of cabin
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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 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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Recent Examples of cabins The park itself is 407 acres and has campsites and eight lake cabins available, equipped with picnic areas including a shelter, restrooms and two playgrounds. Zuri Primos july 26, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026 Two additional twin cabins—one with a Pullman berth option—make the yacht particularly well suited to families. Dea Jusufi, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026 That means the yacht can sleep a total of 12 guests across five cabins. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 July 2026 Here are the first 10 primo economy cabins; for the full list check out the Conde Nast Traveler story. John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 23 July 2026 For honeymooners seeking a relaxing post-wedding respite or duos in need of a quick getaway, the property's cozy cabins overlooking the Shenandoah Valley are the answer. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2026 On-site lodging includes 10 cabins and 60 campsites, offering a serene nature retreat. Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 18 July 2026 The first thing that hits you at Azuma Farm Koiwai is the fresh, calming smell of hinoki wood, which is layered on the lofty ceilings around the resort, and decorates the handful of quaint cabins that are dotted across its grounds. Ashley Ogawa Clarke, Vogue, 16 July 2026 The former is located between Lake Coville and Lake Grosvenor and hosts up to six guests at one time; the latter has amazing views of Nonvianuk Lake and has room for 27 guests across 11 cabins. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026
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Noun
  • Domaine du Ferret’s collection of lodges is a stylish take on the bay’s fishermen’s huts.
    Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026
  • Its 33 beach villas are designed to look like traditional Maldivian fishing huts, and its 44 overwater villas like manta rays.
    Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 16 July 2026
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  • Stick around for kayaking and fishing on Mill Creek Lake; miniature golf; and an overnight stay at campsites, in lodge rooms, or in private cottages.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 21 July 2026
  • Two-bedroom condominiums, along with several houses and cottages, are also available for long-term stays and group getaways.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 July 2026
Noun
  • Democrats and Republicans across both chambers in Congress are ready to advance passage of crypto market structure legislation, known as Clarity.
    Cleve Mesidor, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Democrats hope to retain the office and flip both chambers of the Legislature to gain full control of state government for the first time since 2010.
    ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026
Noun
  • And when her enemies slept, her forces crept into their camps and slit their throats.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • That changed after the tragedy as lawmakers and others scrutinized a lack of preparedness by government agencies and riverside camps.
    ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
Noun
  • In humans, the same compounds appear to reduce inflammation, support metabolic function and boost energy production inside cells.
    Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
  • Over time, this damages cells and leads to serious health problems.
    William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Noun
  • If beach towns are known for their boardwalks, seafood shacks, and sandy shores, lake towns play the perfect foil.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026
  • By 1975, Pierce had 20 shacks around Chicago, franchised to family or friends.
    Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
Noun
  • Four separate compartments—including brush holders—keep products safely stowed, and the zipper closure prevents makeup from getting tossed around during transport.
    Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 18 July 2026
  • The tray, which is offered in several colors, is made with food-grade plastic and features eight separate compartments that are removable and can be easily rearranged.
    Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2026
Noun
  • The Hotel Due Mari, a 17th-century aristocratic villa formerly owned by the marquesses of Bolasco, sits between Sestri’s two bays.
    Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Flexible payload options Instead of dedicating Thunder to a single role, Anduril built the aircraft around interchangeable payload bays.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026

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