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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
Leisure’s best new hotels of 2021, Wander the Resort offers 10 luxurious glass-and-timber cabins along the quiet northern shores of West Lake.
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Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
Specifically, Wauhatchie Woodlands, a charming campground-of-sorts filled with tiny cabins.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
Etihad flight details and NC investment The new route will use a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, which offers around 300 seats in business and economy cabins.
—Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
At the opposite end of the spectrum is Villa Hygge, which has 11 suites designed to look like Scandinavian cabins (wood cladding, white linens and furniture, tons of sheepskin-style throws).
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 4 Sep. 2025
In 2027, Celebrity plans to launch two vessels that promise more outdoor space, dramatic dining pods and cabins that attempt to blur the line between inside and out.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
There were no stoves in the cabins, so Huse plucked native oranges off the trees to make everyone freezer pies.
—Gabrielle Calise, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Big trees provide a cooling canopy for the old house and surrounding cabins.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
All that space is put to use, with the yacht offering two full-height cabins and two bathrooms—a rarity in this size range, according to Forte.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2025
Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
Specifically, Wauhatchie Woodlands, a charming campground-of-sorts filled with tiny cabins.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
Etihad flight details and NC investment The new route will use a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, which offers around 300 seats in business and economy cabins.
—Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
At the opposite end of the spectrum is Villa Hygge, which has 11 suites designed to look like Scandinavian cabins (wood cladding, white linens and furniture, tons of sheepskin-style throws).
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 4 Sep. 2025
In 2027, Celebrity plans to launch two vessels that promise more outdoor space, dramatic dining pods and cabins that attempt to blur the line between inside and out.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
There were no stoves in the cabins, so Huse plucked native oranges off the trees to make everyone freezer pies.
—Gabrielle Calise, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Big trees provide a cooling canopy for the old house and surrounding cabins.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
All that space is put to use, with the yacht offering two full-height cabins and two bathrooms—a rarity in this size range, according to Forte.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cabins
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The former looks like a Caribbean hideaway with huts which are built from bamboo and have thatched roofs.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Just down the beach from the restaurant, a row of waterfront fishing huts called Pueblo de los Pescadores had long been at the heart of local nightlife, offering DJs and sunset views, until a fire in 2021.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Aug. 2025
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Top 5 Can’t Miss Book a lakefront stay at Wander the Resort, where sleek cottages and private beachfront access redefine rustic luxury.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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There are plenty of tiny houses on Amazon to suit different styles, from modern homes with sleek features to quaint cottages fit for traditional Southern looks.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While Texas requires two-thirds of the body to be in attendance for a quorum, Missouri’s legislature only requires a simple majority — and the GOP holds roughly a two-thirds majority in both chambers of the Missouri legislature.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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Three commissioners were needed for the meeting; Ralph Rosado and Damian Pardo were the only two who made an appearance in the commission chambers Friday morning.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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The two competing camps both made hyperbolic claims that their technology would soon deliver computers that equalled or exceeded human intelligence.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
3 Sep. 2025
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And with a payload capacity of 100 tons, Starship should be able to carry all the equipment for one of Interlune’s mining camps in one or two shipments.—
Jeremy Bogaisky,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Key Takeaways The body breaks down food into glucose (a simple sugar) and releases it into the bloodstream, where it is carried to cells to fuel the body's systems.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
6 Sep. 2025
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This scaffold contains microscopic channels filled with spinal neural progenitor cells, or sNPCs.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Tens of thousands live in tin shacks, lacking basic amenities, such as coal for cooking and heating their homes.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
28 Aug. 2025
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Indiana Capital Chronicle Editor-in-Chief Niki Kelly shared on her X/Twitter account that Vance entered the Indiana statehouse through the basement, where media shacks are located, but did not respond to a question about why Indiana should redistrict.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Inside, there are three compartments ideal for keeping travel essentials like a laptop, toiletries, and clothes separated and organized.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Next, use a mixture of warm water and dish soap to wipe down shelves, drawers, and compartments.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
2 Sep. 2025
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New aerial drones At the center of the aerial display was the GJ-11 stealth drone, a tailless flying wing design with internal weapons bays.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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Stand-up paddleboarding offers a fun way to explore Baja’s remote bays.—
UnCruise Adventures,
AFAR Media,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Cabins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cabins. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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