cabin
cab-in · noun, verb
Definitions
noun, verb
- 1.
A small simple house, typically made of wood, in a wild or remote area.
- 2.
To confine in a small space.
- 3.
A private room or compartment on a ship.
- 4.
The passenger compartment of an aircraft.
- 5.
A driver's compartment in a truck, bus, or train.
Forms
plural: cabins
Phrases & expressions
- •cabin fever — Restlessness from being confined indoors.
- •log cabin — A house built from logs.
- •cabin crew — Flight attendants.
Related words
Etymology
From Old French cabane, from Late Latin capanna ("hut"). First attested in the 14th century.