hut

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noun

Synonyms of hutnext
1
: an often small and temporary dwelling of simple construction : shack
2
: a simple shelter from the elements
hut verb
used to mark a marching cadence

Examples of hut in a Sentence

Noun smoke rose from a fisherman's hut on the shore of the lake
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Noun
In the summer, the huts are staffed and the meals are famously hearty. William Finnegan, New Yorker, 29 June 2026 Nearby hamlets like Findeln and Zmutt are perfect for a rustic lunch in a traditional mountain hut, while the charming town of Brig, just down the valley, makes an easy day trip by train. Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2026 An investigation is underway in Fort Lauderdale after officials said that a tiki hut and home caught fire early Thursday morning. Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 18 June 2026 The Blue Lagoon purchased the property and began welcoming guests in 2023 across a hotel, a set of private lodges, huts, a hostel, and a campsite. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for hut

Word History

Etymology

Noun

French hutte, from Old French hute, from Old High German hutta hut; probably akin to Old English hȳd skin, hide

Interjection

probably alteration of hep entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

1655, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Interjection

1948, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hut was in 1655

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“Hut.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hut. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

hut

noun
ˈhət
: a small and often temporary dwelling or shelter : shack

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