cabana

noun

Synonyms of cabananext
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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For those looking to splurge, private cabana rentals are available but do tend to fill up quickly. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026 Guests can spring for a cabana, daybed, or the Party Deck and get day passes thrown in, as well, or bundle their passes with other purchases. Nathan Diller, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026 Open from April through mid-November, the getaway is part resort and part spa, with its private soaking cabanas—outfitted with oversized stand-alone tubs, soaking salts, and bathrooms—being one of the most notable amenities on property. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026 Tickets run from $277 for cabanas for 10 to $11 general admission. Connie Ogle february 6, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cabana

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Spanish cabaña "roughly constructed dwelling, shack," going back to pre-Latin *capanna — more at cabin entry 1

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of cabana was in 1898

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“Cabana.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cabana. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

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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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