A cabanaA small shelter or room near water for changing or resting. is a small shelterA structure that protects people from weather or sun. or tent-likeSimilar in shape or appearance to a tent. room, usually found beside a beach or swimming pool, where people can change clothes or relax in the shade.
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /kə-BAN-ə/
Easy pronunciation: kuh-BAN-uh (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the second syllable.
This is the noun meaning a small beach or pool shelter used as a dressing room.
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Cabana Meaning
a small changing tent or shelter by a beach or pool
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a small tent or shelter used as a dressing room beside the sea or a swimming pool
Example: We rented a cabana by the pool for the afternoon.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- changing room — Works as a practical substitute in context, though it is more general and not always outdoors.
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Cabana Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- changing room
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes use cabana to mean any beach hut or hut-like building, but the common dictionary sense here is the small beach or pool dressing shelter.
- Cabana is not the same as cabin; cabin usually means a small house or room-sized shelter, often for lodging.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does cabana mean?
Cabana means a small shelter or tent-like space by a beach or pool, often used for changing clothes or resting in the shade.
What are synonyms for cabana?
A close practical synonym is changing room, but cabana usually refers to a small outdoor one by a beach or pool.
Is cabana the same as cabin?
No. A cabin is usually a small building or room for staying in, while a cabana is typically a beach or poolside changing shelter.
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