Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shanties
noun
/ˈʃæn.tiz/
Definition
Small, often crudely built houses or shacks, typically found in poor or rural areas.
Examples
- The fishermen lived in shanties along the coast.
- After the storm, many shanties were damaged by high winds and flooding.
- The community built shanties to provide shelter for those in need.
Meaning
The term refers to makeshift dwellings that are usually constructed with limited resources and basic materials.
Synonyms
- shacks
- huts
- dwellings
- cabins
