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hut

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noun

Synonyms of hutnext
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
Hosted by the German American Chamber of Commerce Colorado, the market will transform the Tivoli Quad into a festive village of wooden huts overflowing with gifts, goodies and holiday cheer. Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 1 Dec. 2025 Mistletoe Market returns to Camp North End this December with 25 vendor huts, festive food and drinks, live entertainment and family-friendly activities across three Saturdays. Evan Moore november 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Nov. 2025 But bad weather has occurred on previous seasons, including last year when campmates had to be evacuated to the Bush Telegraph — the hut where the celebrities film their interviews — twice across the series. Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 26 Nov. 2025 There are so many ways to fill time, including paddleboards, kayaks, direct beach access, a tiki hut, and a pool table. Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 25 Nov. 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 6 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

hut

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

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