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hut

noun

ˈhət

Definition of hut

as in camp

a small, simply constructed, and often temporary dwelling smoke rose from a fisherman's hut on the shore of the lake

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Recent Examples of hut The 23 bedrooms are in the kooky main building and two shepherd’s huts (some have claw-foot baths). — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026 Plage des Dames is a particularly beautiful beach, its historic white wooden beach huts sheltered by oaks. — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026 Kitted out like a beachhouse, the exhibition stand is decorated with the show’s classic red life preservers, surfboards and even a lifeguard’s hut on the patio. — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026 The team thinks the pole leaned against the wall to form a windbreak or simple hut, and experiments showed five meters is about the length such a structure needs. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hut

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The soldiers, aviation technicians with the Salvandoran army, were victims of a gang ambush on Sunday in the Santo area of Croix-des-Bouquets, east of Port-au-Prince, while on their way back to camp after visiting a local supermarket.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026
The boys reported the experience to camp counselors, who were dismissive of their complaints according to court records reviewed by The Star.

— Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026

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The storm made landfall Friday near Destin, Florida, a Gulf Coast area known for powdery white-sand beaches and dotted with vacation homes, waterfront bars, and seafood shacks.

— Erika Angulo, NBC news, 11 Oct. 2026
The low-lying coastal area is known for its powdery white sand beaches dotted with vacation homes, waterfront bars and seafood shacks.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026

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This accent color continues into the cabin on the dashboard and center console, while the standard four-way power-adjustable sport seats add to the sense of occasion with plaid inserts.

— Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
Just as importantly, a clean cabin creates a more comfortable environment for passengers, whether the journey is a short commute or a long-distance road trip.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026

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