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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And there’s even a cabana conveniently equipped with a kitchenette, powder room, and laundry. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026 The 5,500-square-foot property has five bedrooms, a rooftop terrace, and an oceanfront cabana, according to the Journal. Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026 When not on the waves, or for guests who prefer spending time in gentler waters, book a cabana, float along the on-site waterpark’s lazy river, or build sandcastles on the beach. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2026 Catch, a glam beach club with an open-air restaurant and poolside cabanas, is a two-minute walk away. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 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 5 Apr. 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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