Shelter

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

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Definition of Shelter

Noun

  1. Somewhere one can find protection. A place where a person or animal may find protection from the elements (especially rain, storms, or cold) sometimes as a place to sleep (such as a cave).

    "The band of explorers found a shelter behind the waterfall, which they rested at for three days."

  2. A place where a person or animal may find protection from the elements (especially rain, storms, or cold) sometimes as a place to sleep (such as a cave).

    "The band of explorers found a shelter behind the waterfall, which they rested at for three days."

  3. A bare-bones above-ground structure meant to provide temporary cover from the elements; usually small and with no door to close.

    "bus shelter"

  4. A place for protection from deadly conditions outside, including military assault; usually partly or fully underground.

    "tornado shelter"

  5. A refuge, sanctuary, or (by metonymy) institution that provides temporary housing or a place to sleep for those in need or in danger.

    "(in compounds)"

Verb

  1. To provide cover from damage or harassment; to shield; to protect.
  2. To take cover.

    "During the rainstorm, we sheltered under a tree."

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