Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hovel
noun
/ˈhɒv.əl/
Definition
A small, simple, and often dirty house or shelter.
Examples
- The family lived in a hovel on the outskirts of town.
- After the storm, the old hovel was barely standing.
- Many artists choose to live in a hovel to stay close to their work in the city.
Meaning
A hovel typically refers to a humble dwelling that lacks comfort and consists of limited space and facilities. It often conveys a sense of being rundown or poorly maintained.
Synonyms
- shanty
- hut
- shack
- cabin
- dwelling
