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Definition of cabin

cabin

/ˈkæb.ɪn/
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Plural:cabins
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• noun

1

A small, roughly built house or shelter, typically constructed of wood and situated in a remote, wild, or wooded area.

Example

"They spent a peaceful winter weekend reading by the fire in a remote mountain cabin."


2

A private room or compartment on a ship intended for use by a passenger or crew member.

Example

"The captain retired to his cabin to review the navigational charts after steering through the storm."


3

The enclosed section of an aircraft or spacecraft where passengers or crew members are seated during a flight.

Example

"The flight attendants began serving drinks in the main passenger cabin shortly after takeoff."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'cabane', borrowed from Old French 'cabane', which traces back to Late Latin 'capanna', meaning a small hut or rustic shelter.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cabin. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cabin
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