sea shanty
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Despite the archaic language, it has the simplicity of a sea shanty.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026
The monarchs met farmers, artists, acrobats and sea shanty singers during the visit, as well as Northern Ireland Secretary of State Hilary Benn, First Minister Michelle O'Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly.
From BBC • Mar. 21, 2025
The sea shanty, the music was written by C.J.
From Salon • Dec. 20, 2024
By contrast, “Gangplank Galleon,” which accompanies the game’s climactic pirate ship boss fight, begins in the frisky style of an accordion-led sea shanty.
From New York Times • Nov. 19, 2024
A boat trip and a farewell reception involving musical performances, including by a Beatles cover band and a sea shanty group, rounded off the king’s visit on Friday.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 31, 2023
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