hut — a small simple building, typically made of wood or metal
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a small simple building, typically made of wood or metal
Pronunciation (IPA): /hʌt/
Example Sentences
- The witch lived in a creepy hut made of candy and gingerbread.
- We built a hut on the beach using driftwood and palm leaves.
- The pizza delivery guy got lost trying to find our remote mountain hut.
hut
NOUN[/hʌt/]
a small simple building, typically made of wood or metal
A tiny wooden hut stands alone in the snowy mountains.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'hut' derives from 17th-century French 'hutte', which is related to German 'hütte'. Originally, it referred to a temporary dwelling or small shelter, gradually becoming the English term for a simple, small structure used as temporary or modest accommodation.
Breakdown
French 'hutte' (small cabin, hut) → English 'hut'. The French form itself likely derives from Germanic roots related to German 'hütte', with both stemming from an early Germanic word meaning a simple dwelling or covered shelter.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The witch lived in a creepy hut made of candy and gingerbread.”
“We built a hut on the beach using driftwood and palm leaves.”
“The pizza delivery guy got lost trying to find our remote mountain hut.”
“The nomads set up their temporary hut for the night.”
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