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!
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We rented a cabin in the woods for the weekend.
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The ship's captain invited us to his cabin for dinner.
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The caravan had a small cabin for sleeping.
cabin Synonyms and Antonyms
Idioms Using cabin
a situation where people are living or working in a small space and have little privacy or personal space
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Living in a crowded cabin with six other people was a challenge.
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The sailor was caught trying to jump the cabin and was punished accordingly.
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The captain ordered the crew to clear the cabin due to an emergency landing.
Phrases with cabin
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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
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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
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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'
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.
