cabana

noun

1
: a lightweight structure with living facilities
2
: a tentlike shelter usually with an open side facing a beach or swimming pool

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In addition to the poolside lounge areas, a tiki bar, hot tub, and cabana bath are nearby. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2025 Guests can also indulge in cabana experiences for an additional cost. Annie Archer, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2025 Stay entertained with a 55-inch flat-screen TV and a charging station at your cabana, because even paradise needs to be Instagrammed. Culinary Delights by the Pool Foodies, rejoice. Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025 There are also multiple pools, including an adult-only pool and a private cabana option. Sherrie Nachman, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cabana

Word History

Etymology

Spanish cabaña, literally, hut, from Medieval Latin capanna

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of cabana was in 1890

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“Cabana.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cabana. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.

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cabana

noun
ca·​bana kə-ˈban-(y)ə How to pronounce cabana (audio)
: a shelter usually with an open side facing the sea or a swimming pool

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