Thesaurus results for SHACK

shack

noun

ˈshak

Definition of shack

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 Gun homicides mostly affect South Africa's poorest communities in townships and informal settlements made up of shacks and small homes on the edges of many big cities. — ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026 Beck was playing a shabby, malnourished musician living in a shack who acts as an emissary of a weird celebrity cult. — Josephine Reisman, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026 Early that morning, the shack was hit by lightning, injuring multiple people. — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2026 Fishermen spend the night in small wooden shacks on the river islands, checking their nets. — Sebastián López Brach, The Dial, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for shack

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Kitted out like a beachhouse, the exhibition stand is decorated with the show’s classic red life preservers, surfboards and even a lifeguard’s hut on the patio.

— K.J. Yossman, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
At 829 Broadway, developers agreed to preserve a World War II era Quonset hut while building a five-story apartment building around it.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

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Palestinians fled the camp in 2025 as the Israeli military carried out a widespread crackdown against West Bank militants.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 14 Oct. 2026
Piane’s compositions provided a foundation for contestants to showcase their personalities, give memorable performances and embrace the camp and theatricality that became hallmarks of the franchise.

— Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of camp

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This accent color continues into the cabin on the dashboard and center console, while the standard four-way power-adjustable sport seats add to the sense of occasion with plaid inserts.

— Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
Just as importantly, a clean cabin creates a more comfortable environment for passengers, whether the journey is a short commute or a long-distance road trip.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026

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