Cabin: meaning, definitions and examples

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cabin

[ ˈkæbɪn ]

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in the woods

A small shelter or house, usually made of wood, located in a remote or wooded area.

Synonyms

cottage, hut, lodge

Examples of usage

The hikers stayed in a cozy cabin in the woods.
We rented a cabin by the lake for our weekend getaway.

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on a ship

A private room or compartment on a ship where passengers or crew members sleep or live.

Synonyms

berth, quarters, stateroom

Examples of usage

The captain's cabin was spacious and well-furnished.
The crew members shared small cabins during the long voyage.

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aviation

To reduce the engine power of an aircraft and descend.

Synonyms

descend, land, touch down

Examples of usage

The pilot decided to cabin the plane for landing.
We cabined smoothly through the clouds.

Translations

Translations of the word "cabin" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cabine

🇮🇳 केबिन

🇩🇪 Kabine

🇮🇩 kabin

🇺🇦 кабіна

🇵🇱 kabina

🇯🇵 キャビン

🇫🇷 cabine

🇪🇸 cabina

🇹🇷 kabin

🇰🇷 캐빈

🇸🇦 كابينة

🇨🇿 kabina

🇸🇰 kabína

🇨🇳 舱

🇸🇮 kabina

🇮🇸 skáli

🇰🇿 кабина

🇬🇪 კაბინა

🇦🇿 kabin

🇲🇽 cabina

Word origin

The word 'cabin' originated in late Middle English from the Old French word 'cabane', which referred to a small shelter or hut. In the 16th century, it evolved to include the meaning of a private room on a ship. The usage of 'cabin' expanded further to include the idea of a simple dwelling or shelter in a remote or wooded area. Today, 'cabin' is commonly associated with cozy retreats in nature or private rooms on ships.