Plural of cabana; small huts, beach shelters, or rustic cottages, often used as changing rooms or recreational spaces.
From Spanish 'cabaña,' ultimately derived from Latin 'capanna' meaning hut. The word entered English through Spanish colonial and American usage.
The 'cabana' became the ultimate symbol of leisure—from Spanish colonial America to 1950s resort culture, it represents humanity's desire to have a simple, private retreat by water.
Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.