Thesaurus results for WIGWAM

wigwam

noun

Definition of wigwam

as in hut

a round tent that was used in the past by Native Americans as a house or shelter

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Recent Examples of wigwam This could be an A-frame structure of bamboo canes or wigwams. — Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 18 July 2026 Pods, cabins, wigwams, huts, and treehouses are also available. — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025 Its layout also ties the home to its earthly landscape; the living room is inspired by the Native American wigwam, with elements including a central fireplace and a hole in the top to let the smoke out. — Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 15 Apr. 2025 Other kinds of algorithms underlie the repeating sequences of bent wood arcs that make up Native American wigwams, canoes and cradles. — Audrey G. Bennett, The Conversation, 10 Aug. 2023 President Franklin Delano Roosevelt receives a miniature wigwam at a Boy Scout camp in New York State in 1933. — NBC news, 19 Apr. 2023 The monastery is a former motel with a lobby in the shape of a wigwam, where Bran’s mother meditates and vacuums and rapidly dies of ovarian cancer, which means Bran never gets to ask whether the call of the nunnery was worth abandoning a daughter. — New York Times, 17 May 2022 The Nowashe Village will include a main village, two wigwams, an archaeology laboratory, a wetland with a boardwalk, a fire circle which will be used for storytelling, and the Three Sisters Garden. — Quoron Walker, courant.com, 11 Oct. 2019

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Noun

Kitted out like a beachhouse, the exhibition stand is decorated with the show’s classic red life preservers, surfboards and even a lifeguard’s hut on the patio.

— K.J. Yossman, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
At 829 Broadway, developers agreed to preserve a World War II era Quonset hut while building a five-story apartment building around it.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of hut

Noun

The bill will also allow restaurants to weatherproof and winterize their sheds and require restaurateurs to keep them from becoming trash- and pest-filled shanties.

— Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 13 Aug. 2026
Despite the upscale ambiance, the onboard vibe is breezy, with casual entertainment that includes a sea-shanty sing-along with the crew.

— Jane Wooldridge, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026

Definition of shanty

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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 shack

Noun

This is a hogan, a traditional Diné wooden dwelling that has a hole in the side.

— Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Feb. 2026
Stay in a Sustainable Navajo Hogan For an experience unlike any other, book a stay in a hogan at Shash Diné EcoRetreat, a Native American off-the-grid glamping retreat on a private ranch on the Navajo Nation.

— Rona Berg, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025

Definition of hogan

Noun

Abdul Hadi spent his days hiding in hovels in distant parts of Syria, turning his mind obsessively over the old days of revolution, over fleeting encounters and terrible choices.

— Anand Gopal, New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2026
The figure of an older woman working alone in a forest hovel inevitably brings some kind of sorcery to mind, but Hjorth’s earlier novels haven’t made too much of the suggestion.

— Elaine Blair, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026

Definition of hovel

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Palestinians fled the camp in 2025 as the Israeli military carried out a widespread crackdown against West Bank militants.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 14 Oct. 2026
Piane’s compositions provided a foundation for contestants to showcase their personalities, give memorable performances and embrace the camp and theatricality that became hallmarks of the franchise.

— Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of camp

Noun

This accent color continues into the cabin on the dashboard and center console, while the standard four-way power-adjustable sport seats add to the sense of occasion with plaid inserts.

— Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
Just as importantly, a clean cabin creates a more comfortable environment for passengers, whether the journey is a short commute or a long-distance road trip.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026

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