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rustic cabin

rustic cabin

1 3.9
A small simple wooden house in the countryside
  • noun
  • /ˈrʌstɪk ˈkæbɪn/
translation icon : cabaña rústica
  • On the one hand, she pictured the quaint, rustic cabin of Romantic poets.
  • rustic cabins and small lodges
  • rustic cabins in the woods
  • a small rustic cabin

Examples

  • Whether you're looking for a rustic cabin or a comfortable suite, there are plenty of lodging options in the area that are sure to fit your needs.

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  • A rustic cabin...

  • They stayed in simple rustic cabins and chased an endless supply of bass and trout.

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  • The Lauders' rustic cabin has a single bedroom and an open living room with a big stone fireplace.

  • Camp for me was cornflakes by the fire and giggling girls in a rustic cabin in the middle of nowhere.

  • At Copper Lake, rustic cabins are available for rent from Sportsmen's Paradise Lodge.

Synonyms

cabin
vsrustic cabin
351 1.0

A small simple wooden house in the countryside or woods

is focused on a natural unrefined wood appearance rather than a general small house
log cabin
vsrustic cabin
12 2.5

A small house built from round pieces of wood, often in the woods

emphasizes raw natural wood appearance rather than specific timber construction
hunting lodge
vsrustic cabin
4 4.5

A small house or cabin in the countryside where people stay while hunting

is a general permanent rural dwelling rather than a short temporary base
farmhouse
vsrustic cabin
4 3.4

A house or room decorated in a simple country style with modern features

is a plain natural wooden dwelling without modern styled amenities

Antonyms

234 3.5

Relating to new styles in art or music that break from old forms

How Rustic

shack
131 1.8
rustic cabin
1 3.9
cabin
351 1.0
cottage
171 1.0
house
1.0

Surface Forms

rustic cabin singular
rustic cabins plural

Morphology

rustic + cabin

The meaning 'a simple, rural dwelling' is directly and compositionally derived from 'rustic' (simple, countryside-like) modifying 'cabin' (a small wooden house). This adjective + noun combination follows standard, cross-linguistically common compounding patterns, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily infer the full meaning.

Etymology

Rustic cabin paints a clear picture: a small cabin in the countryside with a rustic look, made of rough wood and simple furniture. So, the phrase means a 'simple' or 'rural' dwelling that feels close to nature.