hut

noun
UK: /hʌt/
US: /hʌt/

  1. A small, simple building, often made of wood or other natural materials.

    1. We stayed in a small hut by the sea.
    2. During our hike, we found a deserted shepherd's hut in the mountains.

  2. A primitive dwelling, providing basic shelter.

    1. They lived in a mud hut.
    2. The refugees built makeshift huts from scavenged materials to protect themselves from the elements.

Synonyms

shelter cabin hovel shed shack
hut verb

  1. To provide simple housing or shelter, often temporary.

    1. They hutted down for the night.
    2. The hikers hutted themselves using branches and leaves when the storm came.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "hut" in English means: A small, simple building, often made of wood or other natural materials., A primitive dwelling, providing basic shelter..

The phonetic transcription of "hut" is /hʌt/ in British English and /hʌt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "hut": shelter, cabin, hovel, shed, shack.

Example usage of "hut": "We stayed in a small hut by the sea.". More examples on the page.