hut

/hʌt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: huts

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A small, simple one-storey dwelling or shelter, often with just one room, and generally built of readily available local materials.

Noun

Examples

a thatched hut; a mud hut; a shepherd’s hut

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A small wooden shed.

Noun

Examples

a groundsman’s hut

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

Called by the quarterback to prepare the team for a play.

Interjection

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “hut” mean?

A small, simple one-storey dwelling or shelter, often with just one room, and generally built of readily available local materials.

Is “hut” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.