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cabana

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ca​bana
noun
ca·​bana
kə-ˈban-yə -ˈba-nə

Definition

  • a lightweight structure with living facilities
  • a tentlike shelter usually with an open side facing a beach or swimming pool
First Known Use
1898, in the meaning defined at sense 1
History and Etymology
borrowed from Spanish cabaña "roughly constructed dwelling, shack," going back to pre-Latin *capanna — more at cabin entry 1
cabana
noun

Synonyms


ca​bana
noun
ca·​bana
kə-ˈban-yə -ˈba-nə

Definition

  • a lightweight structure with living facilities
  • a tentlike shelter usually with an open side facing a beach or swimming pool
First Known Use
1898, in the meaning defined at sense 1
History and Etymology
borrowed from Spanish cabaña "roughly constructed dwelling, shack," going back to pre-Latin *capanna — more at cabin entry 1
cabana
noun

Synonyms

cabana — MW · Shobdo