hut

Meanings

• noun

  A small, simple, and often portable shelter, typically with a conical or dome-shaped roof and built of natural materials such as wood, straw, or branches.

  - "The family built a hut in the forest for their camping trip."
  - "The native people lived in huts made of bamboo and thatch."
  - "The hut was small but cozy, with a fireplace in the corner."

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Pronunciation

1. /hʌt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hut
ut , put , shut

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Variants

List of all variants of hut that leads to same result
hut , huts , hutted , hutting , Nissen hut , Nissen huts

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English hūt, hūte, 'hut, shelter'.

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Trivia

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1. The world's largest hut is the Ripley's Believe It or Not! Hut in St. Augustine, Florida, which measures 36 feet in diameter and 30 feet tall.

2. In the Harry Potter series, Hogwarts Castle has a hut for each of its professors.

3. In many cultures, huts are used as symbols of simplicity, humility, and connection to nature.

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Related Concepts

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1. cabin: A small, rustic dwelling, often in the countryside or wilderness. Cabins are similar to huts in their simplicity and often portable nature.

2. shack: A simple, often rundown dwelling, often used to describe a dwelling of a lower social class. Shacks can be similar to huts in their simplicity and portability.

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Culture

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Throughout history, huts have been used as homes for various cultures around the world, from the traditional huts of indigenous peoples to the simple shelters used by travelers and campers. In literature, huts have appeared as settings in works such as Henry David Thoreau's Walden and Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House on the Prairie. In art, huts have been depicted in paintings and sculptures, representing simplicity, shelter, and the human experience.

How to Memorize "hut"

1. visualize
   

   - Close your eyes and imagine a small, simple shelter made of natural materials. Visualize the conical or dome-shaped roof and the earthy colors of the walls.
   - Imagine yourself entering the hut, feeling the warmth and coziness inside.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hut' with the image of a cozy cabin in the woods.
   - Think of the word 'shelter' when you see or hear the word 'hut'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym H-U-T: Home Under The, to help remember the definition of a hut.
   - Create a sentence using the word 'hut': 'I love to camp in my little hut in the woods.'

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