cabana

Poolside changing shelter

A cabana is a small shelter or changing room, typically at a beach, pool, or resort.

Cabanas range from simple roofed structures to furnished private spaces with seating and curtains: We rented a cabana by the pool.

The word comes from Spanish for cabin or hut.

structure

thatched

Roofed with dried vegetation

  • canopyOverhead protective covering
  • polesLong sticks or extremities
  • curtainsHanging fabric window covers

frame · wooden · bamboo · fabric · open-air · freestanding · portable · gazebo · pavilion · awning

beach

sand

Fine rock particles

sunbathing · seashells · coastline · surf · tide · palm trees · umbrella · sunscreen · lifeguard · snorkeling

changing

dressing

Sauce for salads

robe · towel · privacy · curtain · mirror · bench · partition · hook · enclosed · screened

poolside

lounging

Reclining in idleness

  • deckchairPortable folding outdoor seat
  • daybedSeating that converts to sleeping
  • suntanSkin darkening from exposure

refreshments · parasol · patio · chaise lounge · towels · shade · infinity pool · sundeck · resort pool · cocktails

resort

luxury

Expensive nonessential comfort

amenities · concierge · hospitality · getaway · honeymoon · exotic · paradise · buffet · gourmet · valet

Categories
Opposites
structure type/permanence

cabanamansion

Large, stately home

main house · estate · brick house · palace · fortress

setting/context

cabanaski lodge

Winter resort building

mountain cabin · ice fishing hut · igloo · alpine chalet · winter retreat

enclosure/exposure

cabanaopen air

Unenclosed outdoor space

open field · direct sunlight

Phrases
Family

cabanas

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G