cabana
noun
ca·bana
kə-ˈban-yə 
-ˈba-nə
-ˈba-nə
1
: a lightweight structure with living facilities
2
: a tentlike shelter usually with an open side facing a beach or swimming pool
Examples of cabana in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Seaside Serenity Acqualina has three oceanfront pools—a beach club pool, a recreation pool, and an adults-only tranquility pool—and each has private cabanas for rental.
—
Katie Riley, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
Best Hotels & Resorts Park Hyatt Aviara Park Hyatt Aviara has a classy, coastal vibe and an adults-only pool with private cabanas and views overlooking the Batiquitos Lagoon, a natural wetland preserve; there’s also a family pool with two waterslides and a sandy play area.
—Dyana Lederman, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
Honeymooners canoodling in cabanas, discreet execs in Loro Piana loafers, and the occasional celeb keeping a low profile behind Prada sunglasses.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Clubgoers can choose their own special space by the sea, from lounge-style dining to laidback chairs to upscale VIP cabanas.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for cabana
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Katie Riley, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
Best Hotels & Resorts Park Hyatt Aviara Park Hyatt Aviara has a classy, coastal vibe and an adults-only pool with private cabanas and views overlooking the Batiquitos Lagoon, a natural wetland preserve; there’s also a family pool with two waterslides and a sandy play area.
—Dyana Lederman, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
Honeymooners canoodling in cabanas, discreet execs in Loro Piana loafers, and the occasional celeb keeping a low profile behind Prada sunglasses.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Clubgoers can choose their own special space by the sea, from lounge-style dining to laidback chairs to upscale VIP cabanas.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for cabana
Cite this Entry
“Cabana.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cabana. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
cabana
noun
ca·bana
kə-ˈban-(y)ə
: a shelter usually with an open side facing the sea or a swimming pool
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
