Word
cabana
Phoneticsca·bana
US/kəˈbænə/
UK/kæbˈɑːnɐ/
Definition
n. a small, open-sided building or tent used for shade and privacy, usually at a beach or pool. It often has a roof and walls made of wood or canvas.
n. a small, open-sided shelter or tent, typically constructed of wood or canvas, used for shade and privacy at a beach or swimming pool. Often associated with tropical or resort environments.
Examples
“We rented a cabana for the afternoon to stay out of the sun.”
“The resort offers several private cabanas equipped with comfortable seating and a small fridge for guests.”
“While the main pool area was crowded with sunbathers, the cabanas provided a secluded retreat where guests could enjoy their drinks in relative privacy.”
Examples
simple
“We rented a cabana for the afternoon to stay out of the sun.”
contextual
“The resort offers several private cabanas equipped with comfortable seating and a small fridge for guests.”
complex
“While the main pool area was crowded with sunbathers, the cabanas provided a secluded retreat where guests could enjoy their drinks in relative privacy.”
Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish cabaña and Portuguese cabana, both from Late Latin capanna. Doublet of cabane and cabin.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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