Cabin: meaning, definitions and examples

Enclosed space on a vehicle, such as an airplane or ship, where passengers stay.

• The airline upgraded us to the business class cabin

Simple and small dwelling, often made of natural materials, with a primitive character. Can have a negative or humble connotation.

• The remote village had several mud huts

Place to stay temporarily, often in a natural setting, such as a national park. Can also refer to a large house for social events or meetings.

• We stayed at a mountain lodge during our ski trip

Small, usually old-fashioned house often found in the countryside.

• They have a charming cottage by the lake

A small, simple room or building typically found in rural areas or on a ship. Often used to describe a place to stay when you're in the woods or a basic room on a vessel.

• We rented a cabin in the mountains for our summer vacation.
• The captain invited us to his cabin for dinner.

Living spaces, often in a military or naval context. Could also refer to general living accommodations, typically within an institution or organization.

• The soldiers went back to their quarters after the drill.
• The hospital provides quarters for its staff.

A specific spot, typically a bed or bunk, on a ship, train, or other form of transportation where someone sleeps. Also used to describe docking space for a ship.

• I reserved a lower berth for my train journey.
• The ship finally found a berth at the busy harbor.

A private, well-appointed room on a ship or a train, often larger and more luxurious than standard accommodations. Generally used when referring to high-end rooms.

• We booked a stateroom for our Caribbean cruise.
• The train's first-class staterooms are very comfortable.