1
: an often small and temporary dwelling of simple construction : shack
2
: a simple shelter from the elements
hut
verb
—used to mark a marching cadence
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Examples of hut in a Sentence
Noun
smoke rose from a fisherman's hut on the shore of the lake
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Chad De Guzman, TIME, 15 May 2024
Like most Samburu herders, Paris's father lives in a hut built from sticks and tarp on a patch of land with no running water and no electricity.
—Nurith Aizenman, NPR, 12 May 2024
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Noun
Hikers who stay in mountain huts in the area will be allowed to go through the gate beyond its limited hours.
—Chad De Guzman, TIME, 15 May 2024
Like most Samburu herders, Paris's father lives in a hut built from sticks and tarp on a patch of land with no running water and no electricity.
—Nurith Aizenman, NPR, 12 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for hut
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“Hut.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hut. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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