Quonset hut
/'kwɔnsit'hʌt/
Definition
- Noun:
- A prefabricated, semi-cylindrical building: A "Quonset hut" is a lightweight, prefabricated structure made of corrugated galvanized steel, characterized by its semicircular cross-section. It was originally designed for military use.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The army base used Quonset huts for storage and barracks.
- After the war, many Quonset huts were sold to farmers for use as sheds.
Advanced Usage
- As a historical term: The term often evokes mid-20th-century military architecture and post-war adaptation.
- The museum's exhibit on wartime life featured an authentic Quonset hut.
Variants and Related Words
- Nissen hut (n): A similar prefabricated steel structure of British origin, with a slightly different design profile.
- The airfield was lined with Nissen huts.
Synonyms
- Prefabricated hut: A general term for a factory-made, portable building.
- Corrugated iron shelter: Describes the material and purpose.
Related Phrases
- Quonset hut style: Referring to architecture or design that mimics the distinctive arched shape.
- The new café has a Quonset hut style roof.
Noun
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a prefabricated hut of corrugated iron having a semicircular cross section
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