Meaning & Definition of word "Hut"

Hut

/hʌt/

noun:

  • 1. a small, simple, single-story house or shelter.
    • Example: They spent the weekend in a cozy hut in the mountains.
  • 2. a temporary or seasonal dwelling.
    • Example: The fishermen stayed in a hut by the lake during the summer.
  • 3. a small building or structure used for a specific purpose.
    • Example: 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 of hut

Meaning: A place to hang out or relax.

Example Sentence: Let's go chill in the hut this weekend.

Meaning: A simple or basic home.

Example Sentence: After moving out, he found a cozy little hut to live in.