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 The bill will also allow restaurants to weatherproof and winterize their sheds and require restaurateurs to keep them from becoming trash- and pest-filled shanties. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 13 Aug. 2026 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

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Noun

Treatment huts are—of course—lovely, and my massage was performed by an incredible therapist who clicked my bones in all the right places and left me feeling light as air.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026
The best Airbnbs in the Dolomites are similarly varied, from remote huts tucked into wildflower meadows to working farms with their own cheese dairies and centuries-old homes surrounded by vineyards.

— Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of huts

Noun

During dry seasons, herders can move 100 miles (roughly 160 kilometers) with their livestock, sleeping under the stars or in makeshift shacks along the way.

— Anne Pisor, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026
At least 30 people were killed in a massive landslide in Guinea on Sunday when a mountainous open-air landfill collapsed and buried nearby shacks, trapping numerous victims beneath a mass of garbage.

— Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of shacks

Noun

Kacmarek and Herman have had impressive camps, showcasing the toughness Jeff Hafley wants to be his team’s identity.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026
By dawn, a margin of only a few hundred votes separated the two camps before the gap grew as more ballots were tallied in areas of the country where opposition was greater.

— Kwiyeon Ha, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of camps

Noun

Airstreams come with a sink, mini-fridge, microwave, cooking utensils, and ceramic dishware; the cabins add a stovetop (and some even a full-size fridge); and the tents don’t have a microwave or sink.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026
These new cabins are now designed as places to spend time rather than just endure long flights.

— Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026

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