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hovels

noun

plural of hovel

as in huts

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

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Recent Examples of hovels Abdul Hadi spent his days hiding in hovels in distant parts of Syria, turning his mind obsessively over the old days of revolution, over fleeting encounters and terrible choices. — Anand Gopal, New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2026 During the rainy season, their hovels turned into hovels on stilts. — Literary Hub, 5 Dec. 2025

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The huts, which are available for rent, provide shelter to backcountry skiers, hikers, sheep herders and others exploring the state’s alpine wilderness.

— Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 30 July 2026
Rain is common in Fiordland, and huts along the route are the only accommodation option during the Great Walks season, which typically runs from late October through April.

— Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026

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But with France about to enter its peak August tourist season, Gironde authorities took more steps to keep vacationers away, banning holiday camps for children and for people with disabilities.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 July 2026
While the market for travel sleep gear has exploded in recent years thanks to a proliferation of travel pillows, sleep masks, and packable blankets meant to help both camps get more rest, in-flight sleep can still feel elusive.

— Lara Kramer, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2026

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