cabin

[ˈkæbɪn]

cabin Definition

  • 1a small, simple house made of wood
  • 2a private room on a ship or train
  • 3a small room where you sleep in a ship or caravan

Using cabin: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cabin" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    We rented a cabin in the woods for the weekend.

  • Example

    The ship's captain invited us to his cabin for dinner.

  • Example

    The caravan had a small cabin for sleeping.

cabin Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for cabin

Antonyms for cabin

Idioms Using cabin

  • close quarters/cramped quarters/crowded cabin

    a situation where people are living or working in a small space and have little privacy or personal space

    Example

    Living in a crowded cabin with six other people was a challenge.

  • to leave a ship without permission

    Example

    The sailor was caught trying to jump the cabin and was punished accordingly.

  • to evacuate a ship or airplane

    Example

    The captain ordered the crew to clear the cabin due to an emergency landing.

Phrases with cabin

  • a small house made of logs

    Example

    The pioneers built log cabins to survive the harsh winters.

  • a feeling of restlessness and irritability caused by being confined to a small space for a long time

    Example

    After a week of bad weather, we all had cabin fever and couldn't wait to go outside.

  • the staff who work on a plane and are responsible for the safety and comfort of the passengers

    Example

    The cabin crew served us drinks and snacks during the flight.

Origins of cabin

from Middle English 'cabane', from Old French 'cabane', from Late Latin 'capanna', from Latin 'capa', meaning 'cloak'

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Summary: cabin in Brief

A 'cabin' [ˈkæbɪn] is a small, simple house made of wood, or a private room on a ship or train. It can also refer to a small room for sleeping in a ship or caravan. The phrase 'log cabin' refers to a small house made of logs. 'Cabin fever' is a feeling of restlessness and irritability caused by being confined to a small space for a long time. 'Cabin crew' refers to the staff who work on a plane and are responsible for the safety and comfort of the passengers.

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