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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
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.
—Essence, 2 Feb. 2025
The largest of the seven cabins currently houses a gym, with other amenities including a pair of hot tubs, ponds, and hiking and cross-country ski trails throughout the estate.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2025
Nestled on Rooney Circle, a private road named for his wife Bridget Rooney Koch, the compound is known as Elk Mountain Lodge and features a main residence, plus seven guest cabins—for a combined total of 14 bedrooms and 17 baths in almost 25,300 square feet.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2025
The cabins have front decks and the Airstreams step out to picnic tables and fire pits.
—Alison Osius, Outside Online, 31 Jan. 2025
Nestled amid a scenic alpine valley tucked in between Castle Creek and the peaks of the Elk Mountains, about 10 miles outside of downtown Aspen, the 52-acre spread with a main home, several guest cabins, and a wealth of recreational pursuits is armed with a hefty $125 million price tag.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2025
Boutique hotels and chic cabins are just part of the territory among upstate New York hot spots like Kingston, Woodstock, and Hudson, and these 15 below are some of our editors’ favorite places to stay in the Hudson Valley and the Catskills regions in winter and beyond.
—Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 23 Jan. 2025
Like its sister ship, Vista, which set sail in 2023, Allura will have what Oceania says are the largest standard cabins in the industry, at 291 square feet each and all with balconies.
—Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 23 Jan. 2025
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
The largest of the seven cabins currently houses a gym, with other amenities including a pair of hot tubs, ponds, and hiking and cross-country ski trails throughout the estate.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2025
Nestled on Rooney Circle, a private road named for his wife Bridget Rooney Koch, the compound is known as Elk Mountain Lodge and features a main residence, plus seven guest cabins—for a combined total of 14 bedrooms and 17 baths in almost 25,300 square feet.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2025
The cabins have front decks and the Airstreams step out to picnic tables and fire pits.
—Alison Osius, Outside Online, 31 Jan. 2025
Nestled amid a scenic alpine valley tucked in between Castle Creek and the peaks of the Elk Mountains, about 10 miles outside of downtown Aspen, the 52-acre spread with a main home, several guest cabins, and a wealth of recreational pursuits is armed with a hefty $125 million price tag.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2025
Boutique hotels and chic cabins are just part of the territory among upstate New York hot spots like Kingston, Woodstock, and Hudson, and these 15 below are some of our editors’ favorite places to stay in the Hudson Valley and the Catskills regions in winter and beyond.
—Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 23 Jan. 2025
Like its sister ship, Vista, which set sail in 2023, Allura will have what Oceania says are the largest standard cabins in the industry, at 291 square feet each and all with balconies.
—Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 23 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cabins
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Blackberry Mountain, near Great Smoky Mountains National Park, is an upscale all-inclusive property with large cottages, multi-room homes, and even 14 tree houses.—
Michelle Baran,
AFAR Media,
31 Dec. 2024
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Elliot was reportedly paid several hundred thousand dollars for her work over the years, including decorating and updating properties across the Duchy’s luxury rental cottages in Cornwall, Wales and the Isles of Scilly.—
Rachel Burchfield,
People.com,
30 Dec. 2024
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There is a constant need for new donors, especially individuals from racial and ethnic minorities and the new research suggests that the lungs could be an important new source of these cells for transplants.—
Victoria Forster,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Unfortunately, the measles virus can target and destroy these cells in your immune system, resulting in your immune system forgetting what to do when different things invade your body, hence the term amnesia.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Gone are the days when connecting with others meant hovering awkwardly around a plate of sweating cheese cubes, or trying to fit your whole name on a too-small name tag.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Packing cubes — and compression packing cubes, in particular — are the best way to keep your suitcase organized and cut down on bulk.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Dec. 2024
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Four gargantuan tents were carved up into a maze of cubicles with cots, divided by seven-foot-high partitions meant to offer a measure of privacy for 500 families.—
Luis Ferré-Sadurní,
New York Times,
23 Dec. 2024
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In workplaces near and away, empty cubicles gleam and Zoom calls hold sway.—
Ann Kowal Smith,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
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“Cabins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cabins. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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