log cabin

noun

: a cabin made from logs
The successful man liked to claim humble a beginning, saying he was born in a log cabin.

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For decades, she’s been living in an enviably cozy log cabin built by her father. — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 8 May 2026 Embrace the log cabin, lake life feel of a natural outdoor space. — Macie Stump, Southern Living, 13 May 2026 The huge wooden table in the log cabin has become crowded with signatures carved into it by most of the visitors. — Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026 Over four nights across Paro and Thimphu, my standout dining experience was lunch at that log cabin. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for log cabin

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“Log cabin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/log%20cabin. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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