Shanty (Noun)
Meaning 1
Small crude shelter used as a dwelling.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The poor family was forced to live in a small shanty on the outskirts of town with a leaky roof and crumbling walls.
- As a result of the economic downturn, many people ended up in makeshift shantys on the city's streets.
- In the aftermath of the natural disaster, the government quickly set up a large number of shantys to house displaced persons.
- The traveler took refuge in a shanty for the night, grateful to be out of the rain.
- Due to a housing shortage, a growing number of shantys appeared in the town's low-income areas, drawing the attention of local officials.
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Meaning 2
A rhythmical work song originally sung by sailors.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.