Pronunciation: /ˈʃænti/
noun a small, crudely built dwelling or shelter, often used by sailors or workers
A1 The fishermen lived in a small shanty by the sea.
A2 The old man sang a shanty while mending his fishing nets.
B1 The sailors gathered in the shanty to share stories of their adventures.
B2 The shanty was filled with laughter and music as the crew celebrated their successful voyage.
C1 The historical preservation society restored the old shanty to its original condition.
C2 The shanty stood as a reminder of the maritime history of the town, attracting tourists from around the world.
verb not applicable
A1 I shanty clean my room before my parents get home.
A2 She shanties to the music while she cooks dinner.
B1 The workers shanty the old building to make room for a new one.
B2 The chef shantied the recipe to make it easier for the new cooks to follow.
C1 The author shantied the novel to include more historical references.
C2 The director shantied the script to make it more suitable for a modern audience.
adjective not applicable
A1 The shanty boat rocked gently on the calm water.
A2 The shanty little house was cozy and quaint.
B1 The shanty cabin in the woods provided a rustic retreat.
B2 The shanty beach shack was a popular spot for surfers.
C1 The shanty village was a stark contrast to the modern city nearby.
C2 The shanty fishing village had a charm that was hard to resist.
adverb not applicable
A1 He sang a shanty song as he worked on the ship.
A2 She danced shanty around the bonfire at the beach party.
B1 The fishermen hummed a shanty tune while mending their nets.
B2 The sailors sang a lively shanty to keep their spirits up during the storm.
C1 The old sea captain told a haunting shanty tale to his crew on a moonlit night.
C2 The concert featured a modern twist on traditional sea shanty music.
pronoun not applicable
A1 I saw a shanty by the beach.
A2 The old shanty was falling apart.
B1 The shanty they stayed in during their vacation was cozy.
B2 The shanty, with its rusty roof, had a beautiful view of the ocean.
C1 The shanty, once a humble fishing hut, had been renovated into a luxurious beach house.
C2 The shanty, perched on the cliff, offered breathtaking panoramic views of the coastline.
preposition not applicable
A1 I live in a small shanty house by the beach.
A2 The children played hide-and-seek in the shanty alley.
B1 The workers gathered in the shanty town to discuss their rights.
B2 She found a hidden gem of a restaurant in the shanty neighborhood.
C1 The artist found inspiration in the shanty architecture of the old city.
C2 The explorer documented the unique culture of the shanty communities he visited.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I like to sing a shanty while I work.
A2 She danced a little shanty in the living room.
B1 The sailors sang a shanty as they worked on the ship.
B2 The old fisherman told a shanty about his adventures at sea.
C1 The band played a lively shanty at the festival.
C2 The group of friends sang a traditional shanty around the campfire.
interjection not applicable
A1 Shanty! I can't find my keys anywhere.
A2 Shanty! That was a close call.
B1 Shanty! I didn't expect to see you here.
B2 Shanty! Let's get this party started.
C1 Shanty! I refuse to accept defeat.
C2 Shanty! This is a disaster waiting to happen.
article not applicable
A1 The old sailor lived in a shanty by the sea.
A2 The fishermen gathered in the shanty to prepare for their day at sea.
B1 The shanty was small but cozy, with a fire crackling in the hearth.
B2 The shanty was filled with nautical memorabilia, a testament to the sailor's travels.
C1 The shanty had weathered many storms, but still stood strong against the elements.
C2 The shanty's walls were adorned with intricate carvings, telling the story of a life at sea.
formal The sailors sang a traditional shanty as they worked on the deck.
informal Let's gather around and sing a shanty together!
slang I love listening to old sea shanties while I relax.
figurative The old shanty of a house stood abandoned at the end of the street.
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