Thesaurus results for SHANTIES

shanties

noun

plural of shanty

as in huts

a small, simply constructed, and often temporary dwelling lived just off the beach in a crude shanty

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Recent Examples of shanties In Leland, historic Fishtown provides a glimpse into the area's fishing roots, with old shanties, smokehouses, and docks still lining the riverfront. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 30 June 2026 Six shanties on stilts were damaged in a coastal village in Zamboanga del Sur province due to the quake and taller waves, officials said. — ABC News, 7 June 2026 This style blends metal subgenres with traditional sea shanties, accordions — accordions are rare in metal, bear in mind — tin whistles and steel drums. — Sofia Goldstein, SPIN, 2 June 2026 Check out Fishtown, home to historic fishing shanties that now house cool small businesses. — Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026 His voice conjured cannons and sea shanties. — Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026 From an assessment of Stipe’s fecund beard, the two moved on to the subject of ship captains and sea shanties. — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 24 Apr. 2026 Still, the rich history behind the day of laughter and libations remains behind the surge of shamrocks and drunken shanties. — Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026 Trapped at home, staring at their computers and phones, shanties offered people a common, joyful cause. — Longreads, 5 Mar. 2026

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Noun

The huts, which are available for rent, provide shelter to backcountry skiers, hikers, sheep herders and others exploring the state’s alpine wilderness.

— Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 30 July 2026
Rain is common in Fiordland, and huts along the route are the only accommodation option during the Great Walks season, which typically runs from late October through April.

— Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026

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Ali Qader, the head of the rehabilitation center, said several children told him Colombians trained them at camps around the capital.

— Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026
Defensive tackle Cam Heyward's first 15 camps were defined in part by what Tomlin likened to full-on sparring as opposed to shadowboxing.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026

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One of the most popular premium economy cabins in the sky, Emirates debuted its version of the offering in 2021.

— Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
The 180-acre (73-hectare) retreat, which is run by the Navy and guarded by Marines, has a cabin named Aspen that’s reserved for the president, plus about a dozen other cabins for guests.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026

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