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
Cottage Row Historic District Nags Head There’s something extra romantic about a seaside shack that’s stood the test of time.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 June 2025
The three-story clubhouse would be about 50,000 square feet and would have a reception area, surf academy, fitness facility, yoga center, administration offices, staff areas, locker rooms, retail store, restaurant, a coffee bar/snack shack and other incidental uses.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 30 May 2025
Courtesy of Akasha Song José walked with him through the trees to a shack where pounds and pounds of jurema inner root bark were laid out to dry on tarps the size of a living room floor.
—Andy Greenberg, Wired News, 22 May 2025
Sun Sentinel Coming soon: Lucky Lou’s Raw Bar to replace Bru’s Room; Roka Hula bringing Polynesian fusion to Delray
Sometime later this summer, the former Bru’s Room near the Deerfield Beach International Fishing Pier will turn into a casual oyster bar and sporty seafood shack.
—South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2025
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 June 2025
The three-story clubhouse would be about 50,000 square feet and would have a reception area, surf academy, fitness facility, yoga center, administration offices, staff areas, locker rooms, retail store, restaurant, a coffee bar/snack shack and other incidental uses.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 30 May 2025
Courtesy of Akasha Song José walked with him through the trees to a shack where pounds and pounds of jurema inner root bark were laid out to dry on tarps the size of a living room floor.
—Andy Greenberg, Wired News, 22 May 2025
Sun Sentinel Coming soon: Lucky Lou’s Raw Bar to replace Bru’s Room; Roka Hula bringing Polynesian fusion to Delray
Sometime later this summer, the former Bru’s Room near the Deerfield Beach International Fishing Pier will turn into a casual oyster bar and sporty seafood shack.
—South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shack
Noun
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Later that day, they were moved to a ramshackle hut of metal and wood.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
14 June 2025
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Right now, there’s an ice cream stand, a double wide mobile home which sells non-food items and a grocery hut, as well as a pizza oven in the back.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2025
Noun
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While there was not a situation like the one going on between the Cincinnati Bengals and their first-round pick, Shemar Stewart, some doubters believed Hunter not signing with the Jaguars yet could lead to a rift down the road ahead of training camp.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2025
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With training camp rapidly approaching, Richardson has provided a massive update on his shoulder injury.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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There’s also a new two-tone, flat-bottomed steering wheel adding a sporty touch to the luxurious cabin.—
Karl Brauer,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Several travelers suggested hanging it in your shower to eliminate clutter in the cabin.—
Jennifer Vermeer,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2025
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“Shack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shack. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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