Shelter

Pronunciation: /ˈʃɛltər/

Shelter (noun)

  1. a place that protects you from weather or danger
  2. 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)

  1. 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.

Synonyms of Shelter

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Shelter

  • referring to being unprotected or vulnerable