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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Eddie Mouradian, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025
They are thought to live in three groups in both large communal huts and more informal shelters on the beach.
—Esha Mitra, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2025
After the feast is over, the group disperses back to their huts, and Shauna pounces over to Natalie for a little light humiliation.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
Visitors can purchase a membership and reserve the huts online or in tourist offices around the country.
—Caroline Van Hemert, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
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Noun
While there was a higher body count in Taormina and Thailand, in terms of work culture Maui seems to be the most loosey-goosey of the resort locations with the staff going down K-holes and sleeping with guests in beachside huts.
—Eddie Mouradian, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025
They are thought to live in three groups in both large communal huts and more informal shelters on the beach.
—Esha Mitra, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2025
After the feast is over, the group disperses back to their huts, and Shauna pounces over to Natalie for a little light humiliation.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
Visitors can purchase a membership and reserve the huts online or in tourist offices around the country.
—Caroline Van Hemert, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hut
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“Hut.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hut. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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