Synonyms for

Shacks

Verb / ʃæks / Another word for shacks — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a small, crudely built building, often used as a temporary dwelling

Synonyms & similar words

trail shack hut hovel reside shanty hutch domiciliate domicile hut cabin shanty cottage lean-to shelter wigwam hovel cabana cubbyhole squat camp lodging dugout hooch campsite barrack quarters shieling humpy

Example sentences

  1. The old fisherman lived in a small shack near the river.
  2. They built a shack in the woods to use as a hunting lodge.
  3. The homeless man slept in a makeshift shack made of cardboard boxes.
  4. The beach shack was a popular spot for surfers.
  5. The family spent the weekend in a cozy mountain shack.

Quotes

  • "I'm not a businessman. I'm a business, man." - Jay-Z
  • "All I ever wanted was a small little house with a little white picket fence by the sea. Little shacks." - Freddie Mercury
  • "If you look at my career, towards the end you will see I was fighting in Thailand, South Africa, Japan, China, and Australia. I never shied away from a challenge." - Marvin Hagler

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