cabin

noun
UK: /ˈkæb.ɪn/
US: /ˈkæb.ɪn/

  1. A small, simple house made of wood.

    1. We stayed in a cabin in the woods last summer. [ ] [ ]
    2. The old cabin was cozy, offering shelter from the harsh winter weather. [ ] [ ]

  2. A room on a ship or boat.

    1. Our cabin on the ship was quite small but comfortable. [ ] [ ]
    2. The captain requested all passengers return to their cabins due to the storm. [ ] [ ]

  3. The area in an aircraft where the passengers sit.

    1. Passengers are asked to turn off all electronic devices in the cabin. [ ] [ ]
    2. The flight attendant walked through the cabin offering drinks and snacks. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

room shack berth cottage hut
cabin intransitive-verb

  1. To live in or occupy a small, simple house made of wood.

    1. They decided to cabin in the mountains for a month. [ ] [ ]
    2. We plan to cabin by the lake next summer, enjoying nature and quiet. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "cabin" in English means: A small, simple house made of wood., A room on a ship or boat., The area in an aircraft where the passengers sit..

The phonetic transcription of "cabin" is /ˈkæb.ɪn/ in British English and /ˈkæb.ɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "cabin": room, shack, berth, cottage, hut.

Example usage of "cabin": "We stayed in a cabin in the woods last summer.". More examples on the page.