NYT Dictionary

CABANA

/kəˈbænə/
Nounca-BA-naca-ba-na · 3 syllablesGrade 8

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A cabin or hut for relaxing.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Borrowed from Spanish cabaña and Portuguese cabana, both from Late Latin capanna. Doublet of cabane and cabin.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 7 recorded puzzles:

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