Shelter
Pronunciation: /ˈʃɛltər/
Shelter (noun)
- a place that protects you from weather or danger
- a building where people can stay if they have no home
Examples
- The cave provided a shelter from the storm.
- Animals seek shelter during harsh weather.
Common collocations: seek shelter, provide shelter, find shelter, temporary shelter, emergency shelter
Shelter (verb)
- to keep someone or something safe from danger or bad weather
Examples
- The trees sheltered the hikers from the rain.
- He sheltered the puppy from the cold wind.