B2noun 2K

Cabin

UK /["/ˈkæbɪn/"]/ US /["/ˈkæbɪn/"]/ Pronunciation

Definition

a small room on a ship in which you live or sleep

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In simple words: A small house made of wood, usually in the woods or near water.

Examples

• I lay in my cabin feeling miserably seasick.
• the first-class cabin
• a log cabin

Usage notes

Used commonly in outdoor contexts, like camping or vacations. Not usually used for luxury accommodations.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'cabin' in the woods where you go for a cozy retreat.

Collocations

• cabin in the woods
• log cabin
• summer cabin

Synonyms

• lodge
• shack
• cottage
• hut

Antonyms

• mansion
• palace

Common mistakes

• Confused with 'cabin' as a room on a ship.
• Using 'cabins' when referring to multiple areas instead of small houses.
• Mispronouncing it as 'caben'.