hut
Translation
hut, shack, cabin
Examples
They lived in a small wooden hut.
They lived in a small wooden cabin.
We took shelter in a mountain hut.
We took shelter in a mountain cabin.
Grammar Patterns
a small, simple building or shelter They lived in a small wooden hut.
Similar Words
Synonyms: shack, cabin, shelter, shed
Etymology
From Old English 'hutta', possibly from a Proto-Germanic root related to 'hide' (animal skin).
Memory Tips
Think of 'Pizza Hut'. The name suggests a small, simple place to get pizza.