Hut

/hʌt/

Meaning & Definition

noun
a small, simple, single-story house or shelter.
They spent the weekend in a cozy hut in the mountains.
a temporary or seasonal dwelling.
The fishermen stayed in a hut by the lake during the summer.
a small building or structure used for a specific purpose.
The children played in a hut built from fallen branches.

Etymology

Middle English 'hut', possibly from Old Norse 'huttr'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

hunting hut
A small shelter used while hunting, typically in a remote area.
beach hut
A small building located at the beach used for storing items and changing clothes.
store hut
A small structure where goods or supplies are sold or stored.

Related Words

cabin
A small house or shelter in a rural or wooded area.
shack
A roughly built hut or shelter.

Slang Meanings

A place to hang out or relax.
Let's go chill in the hut this weekend.
A simple or basic home.
After moving out, he found a cozy little hut to live in.