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
But, just when Ivy’s crab shack begins to boom with buzz and success, Theo’s latest architectural venture comes crashing down.
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Katie Song, Variety, 26 Aug. 2025
The same goes for Ivy’s front-of-house manager Jeffrey (Ncuti Gatwa) and sous chef Jane (Sunita Mani), who have been with her since her humble crab-shack beginnings.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2025
Aaron made the shack a better place!
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Speaking of the shack, it was reportedly built just for the production and propped up on a cliff above Garrapata Beach for exterior shots, according to a Monterey Peninsula travel site.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2025
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Katie Song, Variety, 26 Aug. 2025
The same goes for Ivy’s front-of-house manager Jeffrey (Ncuti Gatwa) and sous chef Jane (Sunita Mani), who have been with her since her humble crab-shack beginnings.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2025
Aaron made the shack a better place!
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Speaking of the shack, it was reportedly built just for the production and propped up on a cliff above Garrapata Beach for exterior shots, according to a Monterey Peninsula travel site.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shack
Noun
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The Tropical Ocean looks like a Caribbean hideaway with huts which are built from bamboo and have thatched roofs.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Just down the beach from the restaurant, a row of waterfront fishing huts called Pueblo de los Pescadores had long been at the heart of local nightlife, offering DJs and sunset views, until a fire in 2021.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Wide receiver woes dominated 49ers training camp this summer.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Wilson was named the starter during training camp, and that remains the case to begin the regular season.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Etihad flight details and NC investment The new route will use a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, which offers around 300 seats in business and economy cabins.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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Layer the jumpsuit with the Anrabess Long Cardigan, which is perfect for chilly cabins but won’t weigh down your carry-on.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Shack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shack. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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