shack

noun

1
: hut, shanty
2
: a room or similar enclosed structure for a particular person or use
a guard shack

Examples of shack in a Sentence

an old shack in the woods a farmer's shack out in the fields that's used for lambing and as a shelter from storms
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Imagine smoky jerk chicken cooked to perfection on an open-flame at a roadside shack, beckoning you to stop by for a mouthwatering bite. Martie Bowser, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025 Fibber McGees is a popular spot, not only for its ample outdoor seating, but for its Irish pub-meets-fish shack menu. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2025 Tens of thousands live in tin shacks, lacking basic amenities, such as coal for cooking and heating their homes. Brittney Melton, NPR, 28 Aug. 2025 But, just when Ivy’s crab shack begins to boom with buzz and success, Theo’s latest architectural venture comes crashing down. Katie Song, Variety, 26 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for shack

Word History

Etymology

probably back-formation from English dialect shackly rickety

First Known Use

1878, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of shack was in 1878

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“Shack.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shack. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

shack

noun
1
: hut, shanty
2
: a room or similar enclosed structure for a particular person or use
a radio shack

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