cabana

noun

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
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.
This destination will offer the island’s only rooftop infinity-edge pool with panoramic views, a rooftop oasis with indoor-outdoor dining and private cabanas, two resort-style pools, a fitness center with saunas, a library, meeting rooms, concierge and valet. Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025 Those who prefer to stay on shore can purchase a beach pass and enjoy lounge chairs, cabanas, and a heated wading pool while watching the action from the sidelines. Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2025 Nashville’s rooftop bars are a staple on many itineraries, such as The Pool Club at Virgin Hotels Nashville in Music Row, where hotel guests and other customers can rent cabanas for up to 10 people. Nathan Diller, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025 Reimagined with a thoughtful redesign led by Studio Tre, the mid-century modern hotel is home to 18 sleek rooms and suites, swanky private cabanas, an outdoor cigar lounge, and a lushly landscaped salt-water pool, heated year-round. Beth D'addono, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Cabana.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cabana. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

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

More from Merriam-Webster on cabana

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!