Shack

Pronunciation: /ʃæk/

Definitions of shack

noun a small, roughly built house or shelter

Example Sentences

A1 The fisherman lived in a small shack by the sea.

A2 The old shack in the woods looked abandoned.

B1 The beach shack was painted in bright colors.

B2 The shack on the mountain had a stunning view of the valley below.

C1 The artist converted the old shack into a cozy studio.

C2 The luxury shack on the private island was equipped with all modern amenities.

Examples of shack in a Sentence

formal The fisherman lived in a small shack by the river.

informal Let's hang out at my friend's shack by the beach.

slang I found a cool shack in the woods to chill at.

figurative His mind felt like a rundown shack after the long day.

Grammatical Forms of shack

• past tense: shacked
• plural: shacks
• comparative: more shack
• superlative: most shack
• present tense: shack
• future tense: will shack
• perfect tense: have shacked
• continuous tense: is shacking
• singular: shack
• positive degree: shack
• infinitive: to shack
• gerund: shacking
• participle: shacking

Origin and Evolution of shack

First Known Use: 1805 year

Language of Origin: Irish

Story behind the word: The word 'shack' is believed to have originated from the Irish word 'sac', meaning a temporary shelter or hut.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'shack' has come to refer to a small, simple, and often poorly constructed dwelling or building. It is commonly used to describe a modest or makeshift structure, such as a beach shack or fishing shack.