plural shanties
: a small crudely built dwelling or shelter usually of wood
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Noun (2)
lived just off the beach in a crude shanty
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ABC News, 7 June 2026
For gardens with an olde California vibe, wander the grounds at Filoli, the grand estate in Woodside, then maybe drive over Highway 92 to Half Moon Bay for the quaintest, sea-shanty-ist spot on the coast.
—David Hochman, Forbes.com, 5 June 2026
This style blends metal subgenres with traditional sea shanties, accordions — accordions are rare in metal, bear in mind — tin whistles and steel drums.
—Sofia Goldstein, SPIN, 2 June 2026
Check out Fishtown, home to historic fishing shanties that now house cool small businesses.
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
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Noun
Six shanties on stilts were damaged in a coastal village in Zamboanga del Sur province due to the quake and taller waves, officials said.
—ABC News, 7 June 2026
For gardens with an olde California vibe, wander the grounds at Filoli, the grand estate in Woodside, then maybe drive over Highway 92 to Half Moon Bay for the quaintest, sea-shanty-ist spot on the coast.
—David Hochman, Forbes.com, 5 June 2026
This style blends metal subgenres with traditional sea shanties, accordions — accordions are rare in metal, bear in mind — tin whistles and steel drums.
—Sofia Goldstein, SPIN, 2 June 2026
Check out Fishtown, home to historic fishing shanties that now house cool small businesses.
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
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“Shanty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shanty. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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