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 fire destroyed the historic Grand Canyon Lodge, cabins and other structures. ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026 However, popular itineraries and, more importantly, desirable cabins with limited availability sell out more quickly. Erica Silverstein, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2026 The cabins come with complimentary minibars that can be stocked with your preferred beverage. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026 The lower deck is home to five guest cabins and a second primary that can collectively sleep up to 12 guests, as well as three crew cabins that can accommodate five crew. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2026 The stone cabins and canteen made of rounded river rocks showcase the rustic, homey appeal of the campground, whose outward appearance had changed little since 1922, according to the NPS. Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026 Cruise passengers considering a sunny sailing in the Caribbean may want to go ahead and book their cabins. Nathan Diller, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cabins
Noun
  • Treatment huts are—of course—lovely, and my massage was performed by an incredible therapist who clicked my bones in all the right places and left me feeling light as air.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The best Airbnbs in the Dolomites are similarly varied, from remote huts tucked into wildflower meadows to working farms with their own cheese dairies and centuries-old homes surrounded by vineyards.
    Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 25 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • At the time of the fire, the cottages were uninhabited and covered by protective tarps.
    Ashley Mackin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026
  • In 2023, Duncaster proposed to build new independent living apartments and cottages while renovating its wellness center and dining spaces.
    Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 15 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Nathan Howard/Reuters Lawmakers from both chambers return to Washington this week for the final legislative push before the November midterm elections, the first time since July 23 that both chambers will be in Washington.
    Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026
  • More recently, cosmic rays have helped geologists see hidden chambers of active volcanoes, and archaeologists use them to reveal hidden tombs in ancient Egyptian pyramids.
    Jesse Liu, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Well, the guys who have been through that grind many times over — Mahomes (10 training camps with Reid), Travis Kelce (14) and Chris Jones (11) — say this training camp was unlike any of those past iterations.
    Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2026
  • There weren’t separate camps of actors, circus artists, dancers, musicians, puppeteers or singers.
    Jenelle Riley, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • One example is China, which produces around 80% of the global supply of battery cells.
    Alex Saric, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026
  • At Fuerte Guaicaipuro, a military facility, investigators documented detainees being confined in pit-like cells dug below ground level and subjected to cold, food deprivation and other degrading treatment.
    Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Fishermen spend the night in small wooden shacks on the river islands, checking their nets.
    Sebastián López Brach, The Dial, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Unlike most bare-bones seafood shacks, there’s real table service here, with smiling, friendly servers, to boot.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Originally designed to organize individual pieces of metal type for printing, these wooden trays feature dozens of compartments of varying sizes and are perfectly suited for displaying your most treasured trinkets.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Baker uses the two closed, flip-up compartments for slim shoes like loafers and the open lower shelf to house a variety of larger pairs.
    Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 9 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Long Beach’s city health officer on Sunday issued an advisory warning people not to swim at any of the city's beaches or bays for at least three days.
    ABC News, ABC News, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Along the Mississippi Gulf Coast, the historic route connected waterfront communities that were once separated by rivers, bays, and marshes, creating a new way for travelers to experience the region’s seafood, architecture, and maritime traditions.
    Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 4 Sep. 2026

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