Definition

Noun: A small, simple house constructed from whole, unshaped logs, typically with the logs horizontally stacked and notched at the corners. Historically common as pioneer homes in forested regions.

Usage

A "log cabin" refers specifically to the type of building, emphasizing its rustic construction material and style. It is used as a countable noun.

Examples

• The early settlers built a sturdy log cabin to survive their first winter.
• We rented a cozy log cabin in the mountains for our vacation.
• His dream is to retire and live in a small log cabin by the lake.

Advanced Usage

• Symbolic Use: The term can symbolize frontier life, self-sufficiency, simplicity, or a rustic retreat.
  • Politicians often reference being born in a log cabin to connect with ideals of humble beginnings.

Variants and Related Words

• Cabin (n): A small, simple house, often made of wood. A "log cabin" is a specific type of cabin.
• Log house (n): A similar structure, sometimes implying a larger or more permanent version of a log cabin.

Synonyms

• Log house
• Timber cabin

Idioms and Phrases

No common idioms or phrasal verbs are directly formed with the specific term "log cabin."

Noun

1. a cabin built with logs