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 of hut

Noun

• camp
• shack
• cabin

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

Small huts in the distance, on the very edge of things. — Literary Hub, 17 June 2026

In the summer, the huts are staffed and the meals are famously hearty. — William Finnegan, New Yorker, 29 June 2026

The company runs five-day treks from Vail to Aspen, linking 10th Mountain Division huts. — Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 10 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

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