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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
Framed in native lenga wood, the rustic-chic cabins at Alto Castillo feature Mapuche textiles, wicker Chimbarongo baskets, and paintings honoring the gauchos who first settled these lands.
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Mark Johanson, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 June 2026
The possibility of supersonic passenger travel has been abandoned in favor of trim-tab adjustments, such as Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner, with its bigger windows and less arid cabins.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
However, there hasn’t been any other development on the island —cabins, cottages, hotels, or restaurants—until now.
—Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
In Norway, these cabins usually have a guest book where visitors leave a note of thanks.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 11 June 2026
For those wanting a more homey stay, Mountain View Lodge, set on 10 acres, has comfortable guest cabins with amenities like kitchenettes and private porches.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
In terms of accommodation, the yacht offers an owner’s suite and four guest cabins.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 June 2026
Myriad cabins and lodges, such as Scribner’s Catskill Lodge, provide a cozy basecamp between mountain outings.
—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
Mark Johanson, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 June 2026
The possibility of supersonic passenger travel has been abandoned in favor of trim-tab adjustments, such as Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner, with its bigger windows and less arid cabins.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
However, there hasn’t been any other development on the island —cabins, cottages, hotels, or restaurants—until now.
—Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
In Norway, these cabins usually have a guest book where visitors leave a note of thanks.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 11 June 2026
For those wanting a more homey stay, Mountain View Lodge, set on 10 acres, has comfortable guest cabins with amenities like kitchenettes and private porches.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
In terms of accommodation, the yacht offers an owner’s suite and four guest cabins.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 June 2026
Myriad cabins and lodges, such as Scribner’s Catskill Lodge, provide a cozy basecamp between mountain outings.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cabins
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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.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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Small huts in the distance, on the very edge of things.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
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One example is increasing Florida’s supply of accessory dwelling units, sometimes called in-law suites or backyard cottages, which add attainable housing stock by reimagining existing neighborhoods rather than building new ones.—
Chuck Bonfiglio,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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Its sister property, the Emerald Iguana Inn, is an adults-only getaway with 13 rooms and cottages.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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Sessions in both chambers of Congress were temporarily halted by raucous legislators celebrating the German victory, according to the journalist David Margolick’s book on the Louis-Schmeling rivalry.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
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After months of negotiations, lawmakers were able to come up with a comprehensive housing package that includes nearly four dozen provisions touching on priorities from both chambers and parties.—
Austin Denean,
Baltimore Sun,
18 June 2026
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These criticisms broadly fall into a few camps, some with more scientific legitimacy than others.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
18 June 2026
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This package combines stops at Victoria Falls, the Okavango Delta, and the red dunes of Sossusvlei with memorable hotel stays, fine dining, and luxury safari camps.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
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Rates of diabetic ketoacidosis, a life-threatening complication that occurs when insulin levels are so low that cells can no longer convert glucose into energy, were three times that of the rest of Los Angeles County.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Shouldn’t my hair, dead as its cells are, actually multiply over time, while the juicy living parts of my body fall out, with my death being the exact moment when nothing that’s alive about me is left?—
Esther Yi,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
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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.—
Michelle Gumede,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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On the outskirts of Vịnh Mốc, bamboo trees sway in the wind above a line of streetfood shacks.—
Pavlo Fedykovych,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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A lot of Arasheben’s rings have James Bond elements such as secret compartments or special elements.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Each submarine will have four missile compartments, each holding four ballistic missiles.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
11 June 2026
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The Board of Public Works approved the grant on Thursday, which will be used to reduce pollution attributed to failed sewer systems located near the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal bays.—
CBS Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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In the spring that means shallower bays where the water is warmer.—
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
18 June 2026
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“Cabins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cabins. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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