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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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
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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
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“Hut.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hut. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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