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
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