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shack

Pronunciation: [ʃæk]

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Learn how to use shack in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “housing”

(noun) a small, simple building that is usually made of wood. It often doesn't have fancy things in it. People might live in a shack, work in one, or use it for storage. Think of it like a tiny house or a shed in the backyard.

Example

They built a happy little shack by the lake to spend weekends in.

Example

The shack was so old that it was falling apart and unsafe to live in.

Example

Is there a shack nearby that we can use to store our tools?

Context: “housing”

(verb) to live temporarily in a small and simple place, often with little comfort. It's like staying in a shack for a short time. People might shack up when they are traveling or when they don’t have a permanent home.

Example

During the summer, they decided to shack up at the beach for a month.

Example

She didn't want to shack up in that old place; it felt uncomfortable.

Example

Are you going to shack up with your friends while you're in town?

How to pronounce shack

Pronunciation: [ʃæk]

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