as in camps
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 huts
There was nothing there but trees, grass and these wooden huts.
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Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
One of his wackier ideas involved Italian gondolas, grass huts and servants dressed in Tahitian clothing.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
Set in the rain forest and styled after Polynesian huts, the Waterfall Suites overlook the lagoon, while the Sky Suites are located above the indoor sea and have sunny terraces.
—Gwen McClure, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2026
Mecca has 13 locations in the park for Mecca Cosmetica SPF, including an SPF Studio, four sampling huts and SPF pumping stations at all gates and information desks.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 17 Jan. 2026
Wavrin tells me that several buddies are also at the derby, fishing from hard-sided huts.
—Stephanie Pearson, Outside, 14 Jan. 2026
If using rose cones or huts, additional pruning may be necessary so the cone will fit.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025
Most of the homes in the refugee camp near Kyegegwa are one-room huts with sheet metal roofs.
—Fatma Tanis, NPR, 13 Dec. 2025
Mistletoe Market returns to Camp North End this December with 25 vendor huts, festive food and drinks, live entertainment and family-friendly activities across three Saturdays.
—Charlottefive Staff, Charlotte Observer, 10 Dec. 2025
Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
One of his wackier ideas involved Italian gondolas, grass huts and servants dressed in Tahitian clothing.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
Set in the rain forest and styled after Polynesian huts, the Waterfall Suites overlook the lagoon, while the Sky Suites are located above the indoor sea and have sunny terraces.
—Gwen McClure, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2026
Mecca has 13 locations in the park for Mecca Cosmetica SPF, including an SPF Studio, four sampling huts and SPF pumping stations at all gates and information desks.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 17 Jan. 2026
Wavrin tells me that several buddies are also at the derby, fishing from hard-sided huts.
—Stephanie Pearson, Outside, 14 Jan. 2026
If using rose cones or huts, additional pruning may be necessary so the cone will fit.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025
Most of the homes in the refugee camp near Kyegegwa are one-room huts with sheet metal roofs.
—Fatma Tanis, NPR, 13 Dec. 2025
Mistletoe Market returns to Camp North End this December with 25 vendor huts, festive food and drinks, live entertainment and family-friendly activities across three Saturdays.
—Charlottefive Staff, Charlotte Observer, 10 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for huts
Noun
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Since then, scientists have been in two camps, championing conflicting theories on the thickness of Europa's ice shell.—
Julian Dossett,
Space.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Violence has become commonplace inside makeshift displacement camps, where shacks lack doors and lighting and security are rare.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Last weekend, more than 400 shacks speckled the frozen bay, Bloedorn recalled, as ice anglers flocked to the Upper Peninsula to take advantage of perfect ice conditions.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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Some thought the mystery bore a direct relation to the green tangle that tightly encircled the two dozen shacks balanced precariously between the rain forest and the yellowish waters.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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For families looking to slow down, unplug (there are no TVs in the cabins or lodges), and spend meaningful time together.—
Ronny Maye,
Essence,
1 Feb. 2026
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With a volume of 296 GT, the yacht offers a generous, open-plan layout with five cabins for up to 10 guests.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Huts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/huts. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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