noun
cabana
kuh-BAH-nuh
Cabana (noun) means a small shelter or hut, especially at a beach or pool. Example: “We rented a cabana by the pool for the afternoon.”
noun
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A small shelter or hut, especially at a beach or pool.
"We rented a cabana by the pool for the afternoon."
How to use cabana
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small shelter, typically found beside a pool or beach.
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Word forms
- Plural
- cabanas
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Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish cabaña and Portuguese cabana, both from Late Latin capanna — a doublet of cabin.
Rhymes for cabana
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What does “cabana” mean?
The word “cabana” means a small shelter or hut, especially at a beach or pool. In plain terms, a small shelter, typically found beside a pool or beach.
How do you pronounce “cabana”?
“Cabana” is pronounced kuh-BAH-nuh (/kəˈbænə/ in IPA).
How do you use “cabana” in a sentence?
Here is “cabana” used in a sentence: “We rented a cabana by the pool for the afternoon.”
What part of speech is “cabana”?
“Cabana” is a noun.
Where does the word “cabana” come from?
The word “cabana” comes from Late Latin. Borrowed from Spanish cabaña and Portuguese cabana, both from Late Latin capanna — a doublet of cabin.
