an old shack in the woods
a farmer's shack out in the fields that's used for lambing and as a shelter from storms
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Down at the beach, though, things are a little more informal, and the long-running beach shack Leon’s is the spot for toe-in-the-sand fish sandwiches and fries.—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026 This earned the original riverside shack the nickname Catfish Hotel, but his cooking gave rise to the business.—Chelsea Brasted, Southern Living, 15 May 2026 There are upwards of 30 galleries in town, interspersed among the quintessential gift boutiques, fudge shops, and lobster shacks.—Amy Thomas, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2026 This cozy comfort-food shack served housemade breads, desserts and simmering kettles of hearty homemade soup.—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for shack
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Etymology
probably back-formation from English dialect shackly rickety