Cabin — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈka-bən/ cab·in

Meaning & Definition of Cabin

Cabin (noun)

  1. a private room on a ship or boat
  2. a compartment below deck on a boat used for living accommodations
  3. the passenger or cargo compartment of a vehicle (such as an airplane or automobile)

Cabin (verb)

  1. to live in or as if in a cabin
  2. confine, restrain

Cabin (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a small, simply constructed, and often temporary dwelling

    "a small cabin that hikers along the Appalachian Trail use for overnight stays"

    similar: camp, hooch (slang), hovel, hut, hutch, hutment, shack, shanty
    related: lean-to, shed, cot, cottage, lodge, cabana, bungalow, chalet, hogan, wickiup, wigwam, tent

  2. an often small house for recreational or seasonal use

    "kept a cabin in the mountains for vacations during skiing season"

    similar: bach (New Zealand), camp, chalet, cottage, lodge
    related: dacha, summerhouse, bungalow, cot, hut, shack, shanty

  3. one of the parts into which an enclosed space is divided

    "an airplane cabin"

    similar: bay, cell, chamber, compartment, cube, cubicle
    related: cubbyhole, pigeonhole, snuggery (chiefly British), alcove, niche, nook, recess, cabinet, drawer, locker, cavity, hole, hollow, booth, box, crib, loge, stall, bunker, crypt, vault

Related Entry: Cabin cruiser (noun)

Cabin cruiser is a different word from Cabin. The synonyms below are for cabin cruiser, not for cabin.

  1. as in sedan, cruiser

    similar: cruiser, hydrofoil, motor sailer, runabout, sedan, sportfisherman, motorboat, powerboat, speedboat, stinkpot (slang)

Related Entry: Cabin cruisers (noun)

Cabin cruisers is a different word from Cabin. The synonyms below are for cabin cruisers, not for cabin.

  1. as in sedans, cruisers

    similar: cruisers, hydrofoils, motor sailers, runabouts, sedans, sportfishermen, motorboats, powerboats, speedboats, stinkpots (slang)

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Cabin

The most common words with a similar meaning to Cabin:

Slang: hooch
New Zealand: bach
camp, hovel, hut, hutch, hutment, shack, shanty, chalet, cottage, lodge, bay, cell, chamber, compartment, cube, cubicle

Related Words for Cabin

lean-to, shed, cot, cabana, bungalow, hogan, wickiup, wigwam, tent, dacha, summerhouse, cubbyhole, pigeonhole, snuggery, alcove, niche, nook, recess, cabinet, drawer, locker, cavity, hole, hollow, booth, box, crib, loge, stall, bunker

Word Forms of Cabin

Inflections: cabined, cabining, cabins

Origin & Etymology of Cabin

Middle English caban, cabayne "hut, shelter made of wood, earth, or stones, small room, room on a ship," borrowed from Middle French cabane "hut used for temporary shelter" or its source, Old Occitan cabana, going back to pre-Latin *capanna, of uncertain origin

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Cabin

Words & Phrases Containing Cabin

cabin boy, cabin car, cabin class, cabin cruiser, cabin fever, pressure cabin, log cabin

Frequently Asked Questions about Cabin

What does "Cabin" mean?

"Cabin" means a private room on a ship or boat. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a private room on a ship or boat. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Cabin"?

Other words for "Cabin" include camp, hooch, hovel, hut, hutch, hutment, shack and shanty. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Cabin" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Cabin"?

There are 50 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Cabin". Common alternatives include camp, hooch, hovel, hut, hutch, hutment, shack, shanty, bach and chalet.

How do you use "Cabin" in a sentence?

Examples of "Cabin" in a sentence: "a small cabin that hikers along the Appalachian Trail use for overnight stays"; "kept a cabin in the mountains for vacations during skiing season"; "an airplane cabin".

Is "Cabin" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Cabin" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Cabin" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Cabin" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Cabin"?

"Cabin" is pronounced /ˈka-bən/ and divided into syllables as cab·in.

What is the origin of the word "Cabin"?

"Cabin" comes from Middle English caban, cabayne "hut, shelter made of wood, earth, or stones, small room, room on a ship," borrowed from Middle French cabane "hut used for temporary shelter" or its source, Old Occitan cabana, going back to pre-Latin *capanna, of uncertain origin. First known use: 14th century.