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
Inspired by Arcachon’s traditional stilted fishing huts, this signature suite has been styled by a succession of couture designers, starting with Maison Martin Margiela.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Archaeologists found that the site’s foragers had crafted small huts from brushwood, weaving them into dome-like structures enclosing a central hearth.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
Working in hail and snow, York and the others built log huts.
—Craig Fehrman, Space.com, 6 Apr. 2026
The cause of the avalanche and why the group decided to leave the safety of the huts is still unknown.
—Matthias Gafni, San Francisco Chronicle, 4 Apr. 2026
Working in hail and snow, York and the others built log huts.
—Craig Fehrman, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
Summit Huts already operates five backcountry huts in Summit County and will fundraise to build the Frisco hut.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
About two hours away, Hotel Nesslerhof, in Hohe Tauern National Park, offers more than 400 kilometers of hiking and biking trails through alpine meadows, lakes and traditional mountain huts.
—Ramona Saviss, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
Most schools take place in mud huts or shacks shared by dozens of young men, away from public glare.
—Mogomotsi Magome, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Archaeologists found that the site’s foragers had crafted small huts from brushwood, weaving them into dome-like structures enclosing a central hearth.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
Working in hail and snow, York and the others built log huts.
—Craig Fehrman, Space.com, 6 Apr. 2026
The cause of the avalanche and why the group decided to leave the safety of the huts is still unknown.
—Matthias Gafni, San Francisco Chronicle, 4 Apr. 2026
Working in hail and snow, York and the others built log huts.
—Craig Fehrman, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
Summit Huts already operates five backcountry huts in Summit County and will fundraise to build the Frisco hut.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
About two hours away, Hotel Nesslerhof, in Hohe Tauern National Park, offers more than 400 kilometers of hiking and biking trails through alpine meadows, lakes and traditional mountain huts.
—Ramona Saviss, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
Most schools take place in mud huts or shacks shared by dozens of young men, away from public glare.
—Mogomotsi Magome, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for huts
Noun
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Palestinians in Gaza are still contending with myriad daily struggles, from lack of water to rodent infestations in sprawling tent camps.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Australian governments previously paid Nauru and Papua New Guinea to house asylum seekers who attempted to reach Australia’s shore by boat in squalid detention camps.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Explore its 52-block historic district that’s dotted with Victorian mansions, legendary seafood shacks, and an arts scene that far exceeds expectations for a small town.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
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Johns makes her move As an 11th grader at Moton High School, Johns began talking with some of her fellow students about taking action to protest the shacks and improve their education.—
Jonathan Entin,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Poppy and Pout Lip Tint is an all-natural option that keeps her lips soft and hydrated in dry airplane cabins.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2026
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Behind the plush bedding and ocean views, cruise ship cabins are built with strict weight, safety, and efficiency constraints that limit how much soundproofing is possible.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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“Huts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/huts. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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