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
There was nothing there but trees, grass and these wooden huts.
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Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
One of his wackier ideas involved Italian gondolas, grass huts and servants dressed in Tahitian clothing.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
Set in the rain forest and styled after Polynesian huts, the Waterfall Suites overlook the lagoon, while the Sky Suites are located above the indoor sea and have sunny terraces.
—Gwen McClure, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2026
Mecca has 13 locations in the park for Mecca Cosmetica SPF, including an SPF Studio, four sampling huts and SPF pumping stations at all gates and information desks.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 17 Jan. 2026
Wavrin tells me that several buddies are also at the derby, fishing from hard-sided huts.
—Stephanie Pearson, Outside, 14 Jan. 2026
If using rose cones or huts, additional pruning may be necessary so the cone will fit.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025
Most of the homes in the refugee camp near Kyegegwa are one-room huts with sheet metal roofs.
—Fatma Tanis, NPR, 13 Dec. 2025
Mistletoe Market returns to Camp North End this December with 25 vendor huts, festive food and drinks, live entertainment and family-friendly activities across three Saturdays.
—Charlottefive Staff, Charlotte Observer, 10 Dec. 2025
Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
One of his wackier ideas involved Italian gondolas, grass huts and servants dressed in Tahitian clothing.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
Set in the rain forest and styled after Polynesian huts, the Waterfall Suites overlook the lagoon, while the Sky Suites are located above the indoor sea and have sunny terraces.
—Gwen McClure, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2026
Mecca has 13 locations in the park for Mecca Cosmetica SPF, including an SPF Studio, four sampling huts and SPF pumping stations at all gates and information desks.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 17 Jan. 2026
Wavrin tells me that several buddies are also at the derby, fishing from hard-sided huts.
—Stephanie Pearson, Outside, 14 Jan. 2026
If using rose cones or huts, additional pruning may be necessary so the cone will fit.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025
Most of the homes in the refugee camp near Kyegegwa are one-room huts with sheet metal roofs.
—Fatma Tanis, NPR, 13 Dec. 2025
Mistletoe Market returns to Camp North End this December with 25 vendor huts, festive food and drinks, live entertainment and family-friendly activities across three Saturdays.
—Charlottefive Staff, Charlotte Observer, 10 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for huts
Noun
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Considerations for base camps include proximity/easy travel to and from game sites, distance from the airport, privacy, security, quality of training fields and fitness equipment, accommodations for fans and media, and recreational opportunities.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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Holly Blastic said the start date is too early for families, who might have to forgo August vacations and family time, and ending May 22 isn’t realistic for families who rely on child care because many park district programs and summer camps don’t begin until June.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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And while anglers aren't out fishing in heated ice houses or mobile shacks, the surrounding area has plenty of entertainment, the list noted.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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While locals may swear by roadside lobster shacks, there’s nothing wrong with splurging on the best seafood in town.—
Emma Simard,
Saveur,
4 Feb. 2026
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American is likewise revamping its wide-body planes with larger, single business-class cabins, putting in a three-class cabin on new Airbus narrow-bodies and expanding its airport lounges.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2026
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Some 67 guests were riding in roughly 20 cabins at the time.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Huts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/huts. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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