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hutments

noun

plural of hutment

as in campgrounds

a place where a group of people live for a short time in tents or cabins the arriving national guardsmen were forced to live in a hutment until permanent barracks could be constructed

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as in huts

a small, simply constructed, and often temporary dwelling a group of shabby hutments that had been erected to shelter the refugees

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Noun

Whether at festivals, campgrounds, construction sites, or even weddings, porta potties are an unavoidable—and often underappreciated—part of modern life.

— Sarah Kuta, Popular Science, 8 Nov. 2026
That gives camper travelers the ability to drive cleanly and quietly through city centers, around campgrounds and down deep forest roads.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of campgrounds

Noun

Chakama Ranch in coastal Kilifi County, where Mackenzie’s followers lived in mud huts, away from the scrutiny of local communities and authorities.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2026
In 2023, more than 400 bodies were exhumed from shallow graves on the 800-acre Chakama Ranch in coastal Kilifi County, where Mackenzie's followers lived in mud huts, away from the scrutiny of local communities and authorities.

— CBS News, CBS News, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of huts

Noun

Mill Creek Campground The largest campground in Redwood National and State Parks, Mill Creek Campground has 145 campsites, including six ADA-compliant spots.

— Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 12 Nov. 2026
Veterans were set up at five campsites in the park’s Upper Pines campground; one serving as their own chow hall.

— Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of campsites

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Plus check out features on butterfly gardens, flsh camps, luxury cruises and regional travel calendars for events into January.

— Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026
Marysia’s friend who is a radical left-wing terrorist told her that Żabka is, moreover, a sect; all the employees go to evil religious camps together.

— Olivia Kan-Sperling, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of camps

Noun

The new Community Response Team will respond to homeless encampments, loitering concerns and cleanup efforts, with the goal of making downtown cleaner and safer while allowing police officers to focus more on patrols and crime.

— Brady Halbleib, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
Members will also respond to concerns about encampments and loitering, coordinate cleanup efforts, help businesses navigate city services and assist with special events.

— Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of encampments

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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

Definition of shacks

Noun

Minor refreshes will be added to other classes, such as an extra inch of reclining space in premium economy cabins, and new upholstery in economy class.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
The lower deck is home to four guest cabins, three crew cabins, a large engine room, and a sizable garage that can hold a tender of up to 16 feet.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2026

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