Shelter Meaning and Definition

Word: Shelter

How to pronounce: ˈʃeltə

Noun

Definitions:

1. A place giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger.

Example sentences: "We need up to 45,000 more winterised tents and temporary shelters."

Transitive verb

Definitions:

1. Protect or shield from something harmful, especially bad weather.

Example sentences: "The hut sheltered him from the cold wind"

Synonyms:

refuge

sanctuary

safe haven

charities

harbor

protection

orphanage

hospice

lodge

flophouse

accommodation

doss house

lodging

camp

chamber

quarter

room

housing

habitation

dwelling

domicile

bombproof

bombshelter

asylum

hideaway

bunker

hideout

hiding

roof

awning

corral

hut

shed

take cover

take refuge

accommodate

find shelter

Derivations:

sheltering

shelterless

sheltered

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Shelter in Other Languages...

Spanish: Refugio

German: Tierheim

French: Abri

Italian: Rifugio

Turkish: Barınak