Cabins: meaning, definitions and examples

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cabins

 

[ หˆkabษชn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

small shelter

Cabins are small, simple shelters often found in rural or wilderness areas. They are typically made of wood and designed for short-term lodging, providing basic amenities for travelers or vacationers.

Synonyms

cottage, lodge, shelter

Examples of usage

  • We rented a cozy cabin by the lake for the weekend.
  • The cabins in the forest are perfect for a rustic retreat.
  • He owns several cabins that he uses as vacation rentals.
  • We're planning a family trip to the mountains and staying in a cabin.
Context #2 | Noun

train or boat

In the context of transportation, cabins refer to enclosed spaces in a vehicle, such as a train or a boat, where passengers can sit or sleep. These cabins often come with various comforts and facilities depending on the mode of transport.

Synonyms

compartment, room, suite

Examples of usage

  • We enjoyed a luxurious cabin on our cruise.
  • The train's first-class cabins were spacious and comfortable.
  • Each cabin on the yacht features its own bathroom.
  • They booked a cabin on the ferry for the overnight journey.

Translations

Translations of the word "cabins" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cabines

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเค‚เค—เคฒเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kabinen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kabin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐะฑั–ะฝะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kabiny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ญใƒฃใƒ“ใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cabines

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cabaรฑas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kabinler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์บ๋นˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุจุงุฆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chatky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ chaty

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐๅฑ‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ koฤe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skรกlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะฐะฑะธะฝะฐะปะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ‘แƒ˜แƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kabinalar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cabaรฑas

Etymology

The word 'cabin' comes from the Middle French term 'cabane', which means 'hut or shelter'. This French term is derived from the Latin word 'capanna', which refers to a hut or a dwelling. The evolution of the term 'cabin' reflects the cultural shift toward building simple, functional structures for shelter. Since its initial usage, the word has expanded in meaning to include various types of small dwellings, particularly those used for leisure or vacation purposes, as well as enclosed spaces in vehicles.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,887, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.