Definition of cabinnext
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as in hut
a small, simply constructed, and often temporary dwelling a small cabin that hikers along the Appalachian Trail use for overnight stays

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as in cottage
an often small house for recreational or seasonal use kept a cabin in the mountains for vacations during skiing season

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Recent Examples of cabin The fire inflicted significant damage to the aircraft's major structural components, as well as the cockpit, the cabin and the fuel system, investigators said. ABC News, 3 July 2026 When tragedy struck, the couple was at their own cabin, while Brooke and Blair were staying with their grandparents Mike, 77, and Charlene Harber, 75, at a friend's place a couple of doors down. Brian Brant, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026 And the micro cabin in Atlanta, Georgia’s Cabbagetown neighborhood is just a stone’s throw away—or a 15-minute drive—from the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 3 July 2026 From cabin and cargo space to standard tech, the South Korean automaker has completely redesigned its popular midsize three-row SUV for the 2027 model year. Charles Singh, USA Today, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for cabin
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  • In the summer, the huts are staffed and the meals are famously hearty.
    William Finnegan, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
  • Nearby hamlets like Findeln and Zmutt are perfect for a rustic lunch in a traditional mountain hut, while the charming town of Brig, just down the valley, makes an easy day trip by train.
    Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2026
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  • Sinister Wisdom operated out of a little white brick cottage Nicholson bought in East Charlotte at 3116 Country Club Drive, which Mecklenburg County added to its prospective historic landmark list in 2021 to be considered for the designation.
    Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2026
  • There are also plenty of other lodging configurations across the vast property, including full-sized cottages.
    Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
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  • There's no realistic way that a constitutional amendment that controversial — which requires two-thirds approval from both chambers and three-fourths of the states to ratify — could pass in this Congress.
    Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • Lilting piano follows her through the darkness of the castle’s chambers.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
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  • Photos of wallets, textiles, sports equipment, photos, jewelry, signs, flags, quilts, stuffies, toys and camp trunks filled the page as strangers banded together in the comments sections, tagging potential rightful owners or friends with any leads.
    Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • Minnesota will descend on Las Vegas this week for NBA Summer League, with top draft picks and others simply fighting for a spot in an NBA training camp dueling it out over the course of a week-plus in Nevada.
    Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 6 July 2026
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  • Other theories suggest that certain cells within the abdomen may transform into endometrial-like tissue, while some evidence points to stem cells or developmental changes that occur before birth.
    Daryl Austin, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • This type of inflammation may damage blood vessels, injure nerve cells and activate immune cells within the brain, all of which may contribute to cognitive decline.
    Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
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  • Also south of downtown, but closer to the Mississippi, Minnehaha Regional Park offers a shady respite anchored by its namesake 53-foot waterfall (and on-site seasonal seafood shack, Sea Salt).
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 30 June 2026
  • Police said two Mozambican men were killed during violence in late May in Mossel Bay, a coastal town in the Western Cape, where more than 50 shacks in an informal settlement were burned.
    Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 29 June 2026
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  • Inside, the spacious main compartment easily held a heavy travel wallet, an oversized scarf, a water bottle, and my headphones with plenty of room to spare.
    Charley Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 July 2026
  • Use the front and back slip pockets to stay organized, along with the roomy zip compartment.
    Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
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  • For a more upscale setting to sip cocktails, order caviar, and watch the sunset, visit Skybar at Hôtel Byblos, a rooftop that opened in 2025 and overlooks the bay.
    Karli Poliziani, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
  • Austria had one good look — a header that just missed — but largely been kept at bay.
    Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026

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“Cabin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cabin. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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