Meaning of the word hovel in English

What does hovel mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

hovel

US /ˈhɑː.vəl/

UK /ˈhɑː.vəl/

a small, squalid, unpleasant, or simply constructed dwelling

Example:

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They lived in a tiny, dilapidated hovel on the outskirts of the city.

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The old man's hovel offered little protection from the harsh winter.

Synonym:

shack hut shed cabin lean-to

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