shanty
noun
a crudely built hut, cabin, or house.
shanties
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pluralof shanty.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Earlier this week, Typhoon Kalmaegi sent floodwaters rushing through the towns and cities of Cebu province, sweeping away cars, riverside shanties and massive shipping containers.
From Barron's ● Nov. 8, 2025
He sang sea shanties, determined to stay upbeat.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2025
The concert ended with the traditional programme of sea shanties and patriotic songs like Jerusalem and Land of Hope and Glory - as the audience waved flags, set off party poppers and waved stuffed toys.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2025
The so-called “treasures of the seas” aren’t going to be pillaged without our help, and I soon find myself improvising sea shanties and engaging in a game of liar’s dice.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2025
It owned the shanties they lived in, the stores where they bought groceries, and even the schools and churches.
From "Fannie Never Flinched" by Mary Cronk Farrell
