shelter

noun
UK: /ˈʃeltər/
US: /ˈʃeltər/

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

    1. We found shelter under a big tree during the storm. [ ] [ ]
    2. The old barn offered shelter from the heavy rain, protecting us until it stopped. [ ] [ ]

  2. A building or location designed to provide housing and care for homeless people or animals.

    1. The animal shelter is looking for people to adopt a pet. [ ] [ ]
    2. Our local shelter is always full, and providing care takes more resources. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

harbor asylum guard haven cover refuge shield sanctuary protection
shelter verb

  1. To protect or provide a place of safety or refuge for someone or something.

    1. We must shelter them from the cold. [ ] [ ]
    2. The organization helped shelter the refugees by giving them a place to stay. [ ] [ ]

  2. To avoid doing something because you feel embarrassed or shy.

    1. She felt she must shelter behind a false identity. [ ] [ ]
    2. He tended to shelter behind his parents, hoping they would solve his problems. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "shelter" in English means: A place giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger., A building or location designed to provide housing and care for homeless people or animals..

The phonetic transcription of "shelter" is /ˈʃeltər/ in British English and /ˈʃeltər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "shelter": harbor, asylum, guard, haven, cover, refuge, shield, sanctuary, protection.

Example usage of "shelter": "We found shelter under a big tree during the storm.". More examples on the page.