Breadcrumb Home > Dictionary > Index H hovel: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: hov•el Pronunciation: (huv'ul, hov'-), [key] — n., v., -eled, -el•ing -elled, -el•ling. —n. a small, very humble dwelling house; a wretched hut. any dirty, disorganized dwelling. an open shed, as for sheltering cattle or tools. —v.t. to shelter or lodge as in a hovel. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: hovel (Thesaurus) hove hoven TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: supertonic Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language