What does HOVEL mean?

Hovel

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A small, dirty, and poorly built house or dwelling.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈhʌvəl/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈhɒv(ə)l/

Origin and Usage: The word "hovel" originated in the late Middle English period and comes from the Old French word "hovel" which means "small farm, cattle shed". It was originally used to describe a small shed or shelter for animals, but later came to refer to a small, dirty, and poorly built dwelling for humans.

Synonyms: Shack, shanty, hut, cabin, dump, hutch, hooch.

Related Words: House, cabin, lodge, shack, shanty.

Example Sentences:

• He lived in a hovel on the outskirts of the city.
• The refugees were forced to live in hovels made of scrap metal and cardboard.
• She was shocked by the hovels lack of basic amenities like running water and electricity.