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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
Lodge rooms and luxury cabins are among the accommodation options.
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Julie Bielenberg, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
The carrier is launching new, cheaper tiers for its top-end Polaris and premium economy cabins that come with many of the same perks — but plenty of restrictions too.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2026
The small oceanside community surrounding the gas station — the mini-market, the cafe, the hotel and nearby cabins — is owned by Flores and runs on generators because there is no access to an outside electrical plant.
—Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2026
As expected, there are plenty of trails, beaches, and waterfront cabins to enjoy, yet paddleboarding is also a highlight while on this lake.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2026
Airplanes flying at high altitudes must maintain pressurized cabins because air pressure outside the aircraft drops with altitude, making normal breathing difficult and increasing the risk of hypoxia.
—Divya Dubey, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
While that circus unfolds, Mike white-knuckles through cabins with Alesia.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2026
The layout includes cabins for 11 guests and four crew plus ample lounge and dining space, making the vessel fit for private use or charter.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2026
As with the others, Bjorn and wife and creative director Julija’s thoughtful touches are everywhere, from the singular pieces of vintage decor that fill the rooms to the economical (and ecological) construction of the cabins.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
Julie Bielenberg, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
The carrier is launching new, cheaper tiers for its top-end Polaris and premium economy cabins that come with many of the same perks — but plenty of restrictions too.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2026
The small oceanside community surrounding the gas station — the mini-market, the cafe, the hotel and nearby cabins — is owned by Flores and runs on generators because there is no access to an outside electrical plant.
—Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2026
As expected, there are plenty of trails, beaches, and waterfront cabins to enjoy, yet paddleboarding is also a highlight while on this lake.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2026
Airplanes flying at high altitudes must maintain pressurized cabins because air pressure outside the aircraft drops with altitude, making normal breathing difficult and increasing the risk of hypoxia.
—Divya Dubey, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
While that circus unfolds, Mike white-knuckles through cabins with Alesia.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2026
The layout includes cabins for 11 guests and four crew plus ample lounge and dining space, making the vessel fit for private use or charter.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2026
As with the others, Bjorn and wife and creative director Julija’s thoughtful touches are everywhere, from the singular pieces of vintage decor that fill the rooms to the economical (and ecological) construction of the cabins.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cabins
Noun
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Working in hail and snow, York and the others built log huts.—
Craig Fehrman,
The Conversation,
1 Apr. 2026
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Summit Huts already operates five backcountry huts in Summit County and will fundraise to build the Frisco hut.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Individual cottages with modern interiors are set up in mini neighborhoods and have fireplaces with polished concrete hearths, heated floors, and floor-to-ceiling glass bifold doors leading to landscaped gardens.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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Its owner has restored cottages, replanted native trees, and managed deer populations, then built a guest experience that encourages you to scatter across the hills, drink in the sky, and reconvene over venison and whisky.—
John Vorwald,
Robb Report,
5 Apr. 2026
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There was a formal complaint that was sent to leadership in both chambers and the governor, saying, ‘This isn’t right.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Apr. 2026
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Both chambers signed the bill on April 1.—
Britta Miller,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Across the Northeast, a host of summer camps deliver a mix of old-school camp experiences — complete with arts and crafts, s’mores and lakeside fun — but with decidedly adult upgrades such as cocktails and chic bunkhouses.—
Robin Roenker,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Chinese immigrants who arrived during the California gold rush and built the Central Pacific railroad were attacked and expelled from towns and mining camps across the American West.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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Researchers studied her cells by cultivating them in a laboratory and saw indications of a selective advantage, with healthy skin cells favored over diseased ones.—
Jerome Groopman,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Antioxidants protect cells from oxidative stress, a form of damage that can accelerate aging and increase the risk of chronic conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer, per Novotny.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
5 Apr. 2026
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Johns makes her move As an 11th grader at Moton High School, Johns began talking with some of her fellow students about taking action to protest the shacks and improve their education.—
Jonathan Entin,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
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Just south of downtown San Jose, about 100 people live on the banks of Coyote Creek, where footpaths and improvised bridges connect a community of tents and wooden shacks — the city’s last sprawling homeless encampment.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There’s also a dedicated laptop sleeve and two smaller compartments for valuables such as jewelry and spare books.—
Charley Ward,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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Both these styles of bags offer small and medium compartments for a variety of electronic accessories.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Apr. 2026
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Top 5 Can’t Miss Sleep on the shores of one of Japan’s most scenic bays in the upscale Matsushima Sakan Shoan ryokan.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Apr. 2026
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Others, like the ribbon weed that grows in the bays of Gathaagudu, Australia, poke their flowers from tiny spikes atop leafless stems.—
David George Haskell,
Big Think,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Cabins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cabins. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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