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Definition of cabana

cabana

/kəˈbæn.ə/
ca · ban · a
Plural:cabanas
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cabana Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A small, often open-sided shelter, tent, or cabin located near a swimming pool or on a beach, used for changing clothes or relaxing in the shade.

Example

"The resort guests rented a private poolside cabana for the afternoon to escape the intense midday sun."

2

A simple cabin, hut, or rustic dwelling, especially in tropical or Latin American regions.

Example

"During their eco-tour of the coast, the travelers stayed in a thatched-roof cabana overlooking the ocean."

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byzantium
ca river
cab
cabana
cabaret
cabbage
cabbie

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-19th century from Spanish 'cabaña' (meaning 'cabin' or 'hut'), which derives from Late Latin 'capanna' of the same meaning.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cabana. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cabana
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