1. Plural of bothy; small, basic shelters or huts, typically found in remote areas such as mountains or moorlands, often used by hikers, climbers, or farm workers.
Usage: chiefly British; Scottish

Examples

• The hikers found refuge in one of the mountain bothies during the storm.
• Several bothies are scattered throughout the Scottish Highlands for walkers to use.
• The old bothies on the estate provided shelter for farm laborers during harvest season.
• We stayed in a bothy last night, and it was surprisingly comfortable despite its simplicity.
• The bothies along the trail are maintained by local outdoor clubs.