cabin

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈkæbɪn/
Noun
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

A small dwelling characteristic of the frontier, especially when built from logs with simple tools and not constructed by professional builders, but by those who meant to live in it.

Example Sentences
  • Abraham Lincoln was born in a log cabin.
2 Definition

A chalet or lodge, especially one that can hold large groups of people.

3 Definition

A private room on a ship.

Example Sentences
  • the captain's cabin:  Passengers shall remain in their cabins.
4 Definition

The interior of a boat, enclosed to create a small room, particularly for sleeping.

5 Definition

The passenger area of an airplane.

6 Definition

(travel) The section of a passenger plane having the same class of service.

7 Definition

A signal box.

8 Definition

A small room; an enclosed place.

9 Definition

(Indian English) A private office; particularly of a doctor, businessman, lawyer, or other professional.

Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

To place in a cabin or other small space.

2 Definition

(by extension) To limit the scope of.

3 Definition

To live in, or as if in, a cabin; to lodge.