shanty

[ˈʃænti]

shanty Definition

a small, crudely built shack.

Using shanty: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "shanty" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The homeless man lived in a shanty by the river.

  • Example

    The workers built a shanty to protect themselves from the cold.

  • Example

    The village was made up of shanties and makeshift houses.

  • Example

    The shanty was made of scrap wood and metal.

shanty Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for shanty

Phrases with shanty

  • a deprived area on the outskirts of a town consisting of large numbers of crude dwellings.

    Example

    The government is planning to demolish the shanty town and relocate its residents.

  • a song sung by sailors while working aboard a ship

    Example

    The crew sang a sea shanty as they hoisted the sails.

  • a derogatory term for Irish immigrants who were poor and lived in shanties or slums

    Example

    The shanty Irish faced discrimination and prejudice in America.

Origins of shanty

from Canadian French 'chantier', meaning 'lumber camp'

📌

Summary: shanty in Brief

A 'shanty' [ˈʃænti] is a small, crudely built shack, often made of scrap materials. It can be used as a dwelling or shelter, as in 'The homeless man lived in a shanty by the river.' 'Shanty' also appears in phrases like 'shanty town,' referring to a deprived area on the outskirts of a town, and 'sea shanty,' a song sung by sailors while working aboard a ship.