Meaning of the word cabins in English

What does cabins mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

cabins

US /ˈkæbɪnz/
UK /ˈkæbɪnz/

Plural Noun

1.

small, simple houses or shelters, especially ones made of wood

Example:
They rented a cozy wooden cabin in the mountains for their vacation.
The remote area was dotted with small fishing cabins.
2.

the passenger compartment of an aircraft or spacecraft

Example:
The flight attendant walked through the aircraft cabin, checking on passengers.
The astronauts prepared for re-entry in the spacecraft's main cabin.