cabin liner
- noun
- /ˈkæbɪn ˈlaɪnər/
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transatlántico
- The cabin liner was luxurious, with private rooms for every passenger.
Examples
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We booked a week-long cruise on a classic cabin liner.
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During the early twentieth century, many immigrants crossed the Atlantic on a cabin liner.
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The cabin liner sailed from New York to Bermuda.
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Many cabin liners offer luxury amenities.
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We booked a week-long cruise on a cabin liner that offered stunning ocean views.
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The cabin liner was luxurious, featuring fine dining and private balconies for passengers.
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During the early twentieth century, many immigrants traveled to America on a cabin liner.
Synonyms
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3.2
A large passenger ship that sails on regular long routes
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3.6
A large ship that carries people and things on long sea trips
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3.2
A large passenger ship for holiday trips with food, pools, and shows on board
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4.0
A large ship with very comfortable rooms and extra services for passengers
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2.2
A large ship that carries people, not cargo
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a passenger ship equipped with cabins' is directly and predictably composed from 'cabin' (enclosed room) + 'liner' (passenger ship). This straightforward noun+noun composition follows common English compounding patterns and similar constructions exist in other languages, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily infer the meaning.
Etymology
Cabin liner comes from old passenger ships that gave each traveler a private cabin on a large liner. So it means 'a passenger ship with cabins' used for long trips.