Thesaurus results for HOVEL

hovel

noun

ˈhə-vəl

Definition of hovel

as in hut

a small, simply constructed, and often temporary dwelling refugees living in crowded hovels

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Recent Examples of hovel The figure of an older woman working alone in a forest hovel inevitably brings some kind of sorcery to mind, but Hjorth’s earlier novels haven’t made too much of the suggestion. — Elaine Blair, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026 The ceiling, in contrast to my first hovel, couldn’t be reached except by a tall ladder. — Literary Hub, 20 Feb. 2026 My friend was the definition of a reluctant landlord — an anti-Establishment type who furnished her grad-school hovel with wine crates and avoided any talk of money. — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 22 Jan. 2026 In what by American standards would be considered a hovel, Gong is raised by his aging grandparents, his mother having abandoned him as a small child. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 29 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hovel

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Noun

Domaine du Ferret’s collection of lodges is a stylish take on the bay’s fishermen’s huts.

— Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026
Picture a group of men sitting around a table in an old hut on a grey island in the sea.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of hut

Noun

Here’s a look at some key position battles to follow throughout camp and the preseason, plus some players on the fringe who will need to stand out.

— Mike DeFabo, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Rehab, 48, whose home was destroyed in a drone strike at a displacement camp in El-Obeid in June, said the past few weeks had been among the hardest since the war began.

— Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

Definition of camp

Noun

If beach towns are known for their boardwalks, seafood shacks, and sandy shores, lake towns play the perfect foil.

— Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026
Create your own camp schedule with activities including paddling and swimming around the lake, fishing, hiking, croquet, golf, pickleball, tennis, or just lounging at the kid-friendly pool complete with a snack shack.

— Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 July 2026

Definition of shack

Noun

But this isn’t because of potential health risks or adverse effects in-flight—cabin crew simply dislike pouring it because of its excessive fizziness.

— Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026
Its cavernous cabin and ultra-refined interior create an ambiance that's nearly impossible to top, even in a segment that hosts luxury legends from BMW and Mercedes-Benz.

— Charles Singh, USA Today, 17 July 2026

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