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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So much for living in a 300-square-foot shack in the woods. Tj MacIas, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2025 Beyond the beach—but not too far from it—family-friendly attractions like Broadway at the Beach and the SkyWheel keep the fun going, while the half-mile-long Murrells Inlet MarshWalk offers a stroll past lively seafood shacks, outdoor bars, and live music overlooking the salt marsh. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2025 Lobster shacks begin reopening, and boardwalk cafes emerge from hibernation. Becca Blond, AFAR Media, 7 Oct. 2025 Arlington Wood Outdoor Storage Shed This wooden shed isn’t your typical tool shack. Kenedee Fowler, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 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 24 Oct. 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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