as in hut
a small, simply constructed, and often temporary dwelling
a farmer's shack out in the fields that's used for lambing and as a shelter from storms
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Recent Examples of shack
There are more than 80 sugar shacks scattered across the province, and each is unique.
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Debbie Olsen, AFAR Media, 13 Mar. 2025
The other half of the book has Brooks in a rented shack on a remote Australian island years after her husband’s death trying to find the space to finally, fully grieve.
—John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025
Ginny Wiley, now in her 80s, grew up in her grandfather’s store, a wooden shack called Wiley’s Bait and Tackle, and took it over decades later.
—Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 18 Mar. 2025
This island leans more rural, with a heavy agriculture presence and a few bonafide seafood shacks.
—Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2025
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Debbie Olsen, AFAR Media, 13 Mar. 2025
The other half of the book has Brooks in a rented shack on a remote Australian island years after her husband’s death trying to find the space to finally, fully grieve.
—John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025
Ginny Wiley, now in her 80s, grew up in her grandfather’s store, a wooden shack called Wiley’s Bait and Tackle, and took it over decades later.
—Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 18 Mar. 2025
This island leans more rural, with a heavy agriculture presence and a few bonafide seafood shacks.
—Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shack
Noun
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While there was a higher body count in Taormina and Thailand, in terms of work culture Maui seems to be the most loosey-goosey of the resort locations with the staff going down K-holes and sleeping with guests in beachside huts.—
Eddie Mouradian,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2025
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They are thought to live in three groups in both large communal huts and more informal shelters on the beach.—
Esha Mitra,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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These are players whose names wouldn't be on everybody's lips, even three camps ago.—
Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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But don’t be surprised if Miami adds another young quarterback because the Dolphins need an extra arm or two for training camp.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Bastian said main cabin bookings are weaker than previously expected.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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Because the Dragon did not have an airlock, the entire cabin was depressurized, and all four astronauts were suited up in the EVA suits to receive oxygen through tethers.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Shack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shack. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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