kut

Kut is a toponym and acronym with several distinct uses. It can refer to a geographic location in the Middle East and to a media brand in the United States, among other uses. In transliteration from regional languages, the same name appears in different forms, and some organizations simply use the acronym KUT.

Kut, commonly rendered Al Kut in Arabic, is a city on the Tigris River in eastern Iraq. It serves as the capital of Wasit Governorate and lies southeast of Baghdad. The city is historically significant for the siege of Kut during World War I, when Ottoman forces besieged British-Indian troops from late 1915 to early 1916. In the modern era, Kut functions as an administrative and commercial center with an economy based on agriculture and trade.

KUT is also the call sign of a public radio station based in Austin, Texas. The station is operated by the University of Texas at Austin and is part of the National Public Radio network. It broadcasts on 90.5 FM and maintains an online presence at KUT.org, offering news, cultural programming, and podcasts.

Beyond these uses, the term appears in various place names and as an acronym in different contexts, depending on language and region. The specific meaning of Kut or KUT is determined by the cultural or geographic setting in which it is encountered.