cabana

noun

ca·​bana kə-ˈban-yə  -ˈba-nə 

1

: a lightweight structure with living facilities

2

: a tentlike shelter usually with an open side facing a beach or swimming pool

Examples of cabana in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The brand is also curating oceanfront Recovery Cabanas through the race weekend, with each private cabana featuring Refy’s signature essentials. —Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 1 May 2026

When the city of Elgin’s pools open in just a few weeks, patrons will be able to check out three new features — a children’s play structure, new cabanas and a three-meter diving board — at the Wing Park Family Aquatic Center. —Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026

Outside, the setup is just as layered—a cabana, fire pit, BBQ, and dining area orbiting the pool, with extras like giant Jenga folded in. —Kristine Hansen, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2026

There will be two sets a night at the bar, which features a racetrack-style bar and semi private cabanas as well as a retractable roof. —Connie Ogle april 30, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Spanish cabaña "roughly constructed dwelling, shack," going back to pre-Latin *capanna — more at cabin entry 1

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for cabana

• arana
• arcana
• banana
• bandana
• bandanna
• brahmana
• campana
• diana
• fianna
• hosanna
• hyaena
• lantana

Kids Definition

cabana

noun

ca·​bana kə-ˈban-(y)ə 

: a shelter usually with an open side facing the sea or a swimming pool