Shanty (noun)

1. A small, poorly built and often crudely furnished dwelling or cabin.
2. A small, temporary or makeshift shelter or dwelling, typically one made of cheap or rough materials.

Origin:

From the french word "chantier" which means "construction site".

Examples:

1. The shanty was made of scrap wood and had a tin roof.
2. He lived in a shanty by the river.
3. The shanty towns were filled with makeshift houses made of cardboard and tin.
4. The shanty was not much bigger than a garden shed.
5. The shanty was built by the homeless man to provide him with shelter.