hut

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noun

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, check out spike ball, croquet, a giant tumble tower and yoga mats from the activity hut. Sarah Sekula, USA Today, 2 July 2025 Painting, like the thatching of huts, was deemed women’s work, completed after the end of the summer rains, when the harvest was in the granaries. Percy Zvomuya, Artforum, 1 June 2025 His Secret to Enjoying a Hike: Hire a sherpa service to take your bag from one hut to the next. Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 27 May 2025 This option is perfect for a ski trip, where lunch and après ski can be enjoyed at one of the huts on the mountain, perhaps local favorites like schnitzel and schnapps. Will McGough, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025 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 8 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

hut

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

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