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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 When finished, the collaborative project will knit together existing trail networks, connect 27 communities and include huts and hostels for overnight stays. — Nina Keck, NPR, 9 July 2026 Dogs became the hard wall between soft huts and the wilderness. — Steve Searles, Mercury News, 8 July 2026 In the summer, the huts are staffed and the meals are famously hearty. — William Finnegan, New Yorker, 29 June 2026 An investigation is underway in Fort Lauderdale after officials said that a tiki hut and home caught fire early Thursday morning. — Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for hut

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In his final remarks before leaving the protest camp at the Jantar Mantar observatory, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke hinted that his party was not going away.

— Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
The linebacker battle The most unsettled position headed into fall camp is the second linebacker position.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026

Definition of camp

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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

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The first officer stood at the front of the 737’s cabin and played the serene, sweet notes of a sonata.

— Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
If that does happen, drivers may notice smoke coming from the cabin air vents, see flames coming out the passenger side of the engine compartment, or receive a cluster warning message.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 July 2026

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