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hut

noun

ˈhət

Definition of hut

as in camp

a small, simply constructed, and often temporary dwelling smoke rose from a fisherman's hut on the shore of the lake

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Recent Examples of hut The 23 bedrooms are in the kooky main building and two shepherd’s huts (some have claw-foot baths). — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026 Plage des Dames is a particularly beautiful beach, its historic white wooden beach huts sheltered by oaks. — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026 Kitted out like a beachhouse, the exhibition stand is decorated with the show’s classic red life preservers, surfboards and even a lifeguard’s hut on the patio. — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026 The team thinks the pole leaned against the wall to form a windbreak or simple hut, and experiments showed five meters is about the length such a structure needs. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hut

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The soldiers, aviation technicians with the Salvandoran army, were victims of a gang ambush on Sunday in the Santo area of Croix-des-Bouquets, east of Port-au-Prince, while on their way back to camp after visiting a local supermarket.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026
The boys reported the experience to camp counselors, who were dismissive of their complaints according to court records reviewed by The Star.

— Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026

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The storm made landfall Friday near Destin, Florida, a Gulf Coast area known for powdery white-sand beaches and dotted with vacation homes, waterfront bars, and seafood shacks.

— Erika Angulo, NBC news, 11 Oct. 2026
The low-lying coastal area is known for its powdery white sand beaches dotted with vacation homes, waterfront bars and seafood shacks.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026

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Listen displays album artwork and playback information, while Climate illustrates cabin airflow and seat temperature.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
Outdoor sauna options range from barrel and cabin builds to portable infrared tents at different price points, and most require planning for electrical hookups.

— Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026

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