huts

plural of hut
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 Treatment huts are—of course—lovely, and my massage was performed by an incredible therapist who clicked my bones in all the right places and left me feeling light as air. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026 The best Airbnbs in the Dolomites are similarly varied, from remote huts tucked into wildflower meadows to working farms with their own cheese dairies and centuries-old homes surrounded by vineyards. Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 25 Aug. 2026 For weeks, migrants in the Spanish territory of Ceuta had gathered on a beach away from the city center, sleeping on cardboard sheets, under reed huts and guarding their few possessions in tattered plastic bags. ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026 Sharaf’s report did not indicate that staying at the huts and waiting for better conditions was ever suggested or discussed by the guides running the trip. Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026 One group consisted of eight women staying at the nearby Frog Lake huts and two guides. Adam England, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026 Tucked away in a private backyard in Ashford, one of the state’s few apitherapy huts allows people to breathe in air from thousands of buzzing bees. Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 6 Aug. 2026 The characters lived in huts, survived on coconut cream pie and fish, and somehow got excellent reception on their transistor radio. Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Aug. 2026 Along the way, travelers will pass through many towns that offer sleeping accommodations, including guesthouses, lodgings, mountain huts, hotels, hostels, and campsites, according to Thru-Hiking, an online community for long-distance hikers. Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026
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Noun
  • Robinson has had one of the better training camps, consistently being a force as a pass rusher.
    Omar Kelly August 23, Miami Herald, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Many camps do not allow staff to use or carry phones while supervising campers.
    Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • During dry seasons, herders can move 100 miles (roughly 160 kilometers) with their livestock, sleeping under the stars or in makeshift shacks along the way.
    Anne Pisor, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026
  • At least 30 people were killed in a massive landslide in Guinea on Sunday when a mountainous open-air landfill collapsed and buried nearby shacks, trapping numerous victims beneath a mass of garbage.
    Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Airstreams come with a sink, mini-fridge, microwave, cooking utensils, and ceramic dishware; the cabins add a stovetop (and some even a full-size fridge); and the tents don’t have a microwave or sink.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026
  • These new cabins are now designed as places to spend time rather than just endure long flights.
    Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026

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“Huts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/huts. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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