Pronunciation

/kəˈbaɪn/

Definitions

Noun

1. Cabin: A small, usually simple building, often wooden, typically one found in a rural or wilderness setting, used as a shelter or vacation home.
   • Example: “The couple retreated to their cozy cabin by the lake.”
2. Cabinetry: The art or trade of making furniture, especially cabinets and drawers.
   • Example: “The kitchen featured custom cabinetry with ample storage space.”

Verb

• Not a common verb form for “cabin” in English.

Phrases

• “Spend the weekend at a cabin” refers to a vacation in a rural retreat.
• “A rustic cabin in the woods” describes a traditional, simple house surrounded by nature.
• “Cabin fever” is a colloquial term for feeling cooped up or restless during long periods of isolation, especially in a cabin.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “We spent a peaceful weekend in our lakeside cabin.”
• (Not applicable): “He decided to renovate the old cabin to update the cabinetry.”
• (Informal): “She battled cabin fever after being stuck inside for days.”

Synonyms

• Log cabin
• Cottage
• Chalet
• Shelter cabin
• Quaint cabin
• Rustic retreat

Note: The verb form for “cabin” is not a common part of the language, so there are no synonyms listed for it as a verb.