hut

1 of 2

noun

ˈhət 

1

: an often small and temporary dwelling of simple construction : shack

2

: a simple shelter from the elements

hut verb

hut

2 of 2

interjection

ˈhət  ˈhəp 

—used to mark a marching cadence

Synonyms

Noun

• cabin
• camp
• hooch [slang]
• hootch
• hovel
• hutch
• hutment
• shack
• shanty

Examples of hut in a Sentence

Noun

smoke rose from a fisherman's hut on the shore of the lake

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The group going above the hut to the left will ascend higher to a saddle below Mount Kemmel and ski a wide, pristine pitch called Springboard. —Jesse James McTigue, Outside Online, 20 Mar. 2025

The new Gathering Grounds coffee hut that opened March 8 is looking to create a new identity from the previous businesses that occupied the space, said owner Danica Strand. —Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025

And after spending time with the reindeer, guests can warm up in a traditional Finnish hut called a kota and enjoy gingerbread cookies around the fire while listening to Niilo tell stories. —Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2025

For a memorable family experience, book a yurt dinner—a cozy evening in a rustic mountain hut, complete with a gourmet meal under the stars. —Caroline Tell, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025

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

Phrases Containing hut

• Nissen hut

Rhymes for hut

• but
• butt
• cut
• glut
• gut
• jut
• mutt
• nut
• putt
• rut
• shut
• smut

Kids Definition

hut

noun

ˈhət

: a small and often temporary dwelling or shelter : shack