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
The Kreung people of northeastern Cambodia build huts for their adolescent daughters to use for erotic liaisons and encourage them to have as many of these as possible before choosing a husband.
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Elizabeth Kolbert,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
The Blue Lagoon purchased the property and began welcoming guests in 2023 across a hotel, a set of private lodges, huts, a hostel, and a campsite.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
Small huts in the distance, on the very edge of things.
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Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
The company runs five-day treks from Vail to Aspen, linking 10th Mountain Division huts.
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Brittany Anas,
Denver Post,
10 June 2026
In summer, skiers can enjoy Palmer Snowfield all the way into August (the longest ski season in North America), while hikers can trek from Timberline's parking lot to wildflower meadows and rustic huts.
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Staff,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
Tour du Mont Blanc, France/Italy/Switzerland — Circles Mont Blanc through three countries over 8 to 10 days for reasonably fit walkers, with a mix of catered huts and village stops.
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Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
Tour du Mont Blanc — Circles Mont Blanc through France, Italy and Switzerland over 8 to 10 days, mixing catered huts with village stops.
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Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
In Nepal, where menstruation stigma still leads some women and girls to be banished to mud huts during their periods, reusable cups have been life-changing.
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Tanya Benedicto Klich,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Elizabeth Kolbert,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
The Blue Lagoon purchased the property and began welcoming guests in 2023 across a hotel, a set of private lodges, huts, a hostel, and a campsite.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
Small huts in the distance, on the very edge of things.
—
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
The company runs five-day treks from Vail to Aspen, linking 10th Mountain Division huts.
—
Brittany Anas,
Denver Post,
10 June 2026
In summer, skiers can enjoy Palmer Snowfield all the way into August (the longest ski season in North America), while hikers can trek from Timberline's parking lot to wildflower meadows and rustic huts.
—
Staff,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
Tour du Mont Blanc, France/Italy/Switzerland — Circles Mont Blanc through three countries over 8 to 10 days for reasonably fit walkers, with a mix of catered huts and village stops.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
Tour du Mont Blanc — Circles Mont Blanc through France, Italy and Switzerland over 8 to 10 days, mixing catered huts with village stops.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
In Nepal, where menstruation stigma still leads some women and girls to be banished to mud huts during their periods, reusable cups have been life-changing.
—
Tanya Benedicto Klich,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for huts
Noun
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By replacing passive screen time with active participation, camps give children the opportunity to create, explore and connect.
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There are many different ways to take active vacations including niches such as white water rafting, surfing schools, yoga retreats, and triathlon training camps.
Noun
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This tiny Gulf island community is peppered with seafood shacks, art galleries, fishing docks, and spectacular over-water sunsets.
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The shooting carried out late Tuesday by assailants in an informal settlement of shacks in Johannesburg left 12 people dead and at least 15 wounded, according to authorities.
Noun
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In southwest Utah, the Cottonwood fire has exploded to more than 144 square miles, tearing through canyons, ski terrain and cabins as steep cliffs hamper ground crews and heavy equipment.
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Beloved cabins and lifelong memories reduced to ashes As officials continue assessing the ongoing damage, the full toll of the Cottonwood Fire remains unknown.
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“Huts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/huts. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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