bothy
- noun
- /ˈbɒθi/
- UK
- After hiking for hours, we finally found a cozy bothy where we could rest and escape the rain.
Examples
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It's a bothy.
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The bothy is nowhere to be seen.
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"Christ, she's drunk as an auld besom in a bothy," said a voice in my ear.
Fiction book (1991) -
The old bothy nestled in the mountains provided shelter for travelers seeking refuge from the harsh weather.
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During our journey, we discovered a remote bothy that welcomed weary hikers with open doors and a warm fireplace.
Synonyms
5
9.2
A small simple shelter where soldiers sleep
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9.8
Temporary camp outdoors used for a short time by hikers or soldiers
A small simple hut used by shepherds on Scottish hills
A small simple cabin used for guests or camping
A simple shelter made from branches and leaves
A small temporary shelter soldiers use while in the field
How Simple
Surface Forms
Etymology
Bothy comes from the Scottish and Gaelic word bothan, which means 'small hut' and is like the English word booth. So a bothy is a simple shelter or hut used by travelers and workers in remote places.