as in camps
a small, simply constructed, and often temporary dwelling
smoke rose from a fisherman's hut on the shore of the lake
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Recent Examples of huts
Working in hail and snow, York and the others built log huts.
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Craig Fehrman, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
Summit Huts already operates five backcountry huts in Summit County and will fundraise to build the Frisco hut.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
About two hours away, Hotel Nesslerhof, in Hohe Tauern National Park, offers more than 400 kilometers of hiking and biking trails through alpine meadows, lakes and traditional mountain huts.
—Ramona Saviss, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
Most schools take place in mud huts or shacks shared by dozens of young men, away from public glare.
—Mogomotsi Magome, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Most schools take place in mud huts or shacks shared by dozens of young men, away from public glare.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
The huts where the group stayed offer internet connectivity, according to marketing materials and one of the survivors’ accounts.
—Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Most ski-touring lodges are no-frills huts that cater to hardy mountaineers who’d balk at the idea of taking a gondola or a lift.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2026
Guests are pampered in personal huts that provide the utmost in privacy and silence and can choose from a full menu of options, including massages and facials that highlight local traditions and skin-healthy ingredients.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2026
Craig Fehrman, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
Summit Huts already operates five backcountry huts in Summit County and will fundraise to build the Frisco hut.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
About two hours away, Hotel Nesslerhof, in Hohe Tauern National Park, offers more than 400 kilometers of hiking and biking trails through alpine meadows, lakes and traditional mountain huts.
—Ramona Saviss, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
Most schools take place in mud huts or shacks shared by dozens of young men, away from public glare.
—Mogomotsi Magome, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Most schools take place in mud huts or shacks shared by dozens of young men, away from public glare.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
The huts where the group stayed offer internet connectivity, according to marketing materials and one of the survivors’ accounts.
—Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Most ski-touring lodges are no-frills huts that cater to hardy mountaineers who’d balk at the idea of taking a gondola or a lift.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2026
Guests are pampered in personal huts that provide the utmost in privacy and silence and can choose from a full menu of options, including massages and facials that highlight local traditions and skin-healthy ingredients.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for huts
Noun
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Across the Northeast, a host of summer camps deliver a mix of old-school camp experiences — complete with arts and crafts, s’mores and lakeside fun — but with decidedly adult upgrades such as cocktails and chic bunkhouses.—
Robin Roenker,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Chinese immigrants who arrived during the California gold rush and built the Central Pacific railroad were attacked and expelled from towns and mining camps across the American West.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Just south of downtown San Jose, about 100 people live on the banks of Coyote Creek, where footpaths and improvised bridges connect a community of tents and wooden shacks — the city’s last sprawling homeless encampment.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Most schools take place in mud huts or shacks shared by dozens of young men, away from public glare.—
Mogomotsi Magome,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Lodge rooms and luxury cabins are among the accommodation options.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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The carrier is launching new, cheaper tiers for its top-end Polaris and premium economy cabins that come with many of the same perks — but plenty of restrictions too.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Huts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/huts. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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