What does CABIN mean?

Word: Cabin 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun, Verb

2. Definitions:

• a small room or compartment in a ship, typically one that accommodates a bed or berth and often a washbasin (e.g. "the crews cabins")
• a private room or compartment on a train (e.g. "a sleeping cabin")
• a small wooden shelter or house, typically one room (e.g. "a log cabin in the woods")
• to confine in a small space, such as a cabin (e.g. "the prisoner was cabind in a small cell")

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈkæbɪn/
• UK: /ˈkabɪn/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "cabin" comes from the Old French word "cabane," which means "hut." The word has been used in English since the 14th century to describe a small, simple dwelling. Over time, the word has also come to refer to small rooms or compartments on ships and trains. Today, "cabin" is commonly used to describe a small wooden house or shelter in the woods.

5. Synonyms:

• hut
• cottage
• shack
• shed
• lodge

6. Related Words:

• bench
• house
• shack
• hovel
• lodge

7. Example Sentences:

• They stayed in a cozy cabin in the mountains.
• The ships cabin was small but comfortable.
• The train had sleeping cabins for overnight journeys.