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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The largest villas come with kitchens or pantries plus access to Regent Club, which offers complimentary Champagne, premium libations, all-day bites, breakfast, and an adults-only infinity pool with ocean-view cabanas. Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 23 Jan. 2025 Enjoy morning walks on the semi-private beach and hide out in a posh cabana at the oceanfront pool. Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2025 The two pools have private cabanas for all-day lounging, while the St. Regis Spa includes treatments inspired by the island setting. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 22 Jan. 2025 The complex’s rooftop boasts a pool and private cabanas. Martino Carrera, WWD, 16 Jan. 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 1 Feb. 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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