Looking for the meaning of the word SHELTER in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SHELTER with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Shelter
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late 16th century: perhaps an alteration of sheld, an old spelling of shield, + -ure
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈʃɛltə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a place giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger
Short Definition:place giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger
Examples:- huts like this are used as a shelter during the winter
- an air-raid shelter
Definition:
a shielded or safe condition; protection
Short Definition:shielded or safe condition
Examples:- he hung back in the shelter of a rock
- you're welcome to take shelter from the storm
Word: Shelter
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈʃɛltə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
protect or shield from something harmful, especially bad weather
Short Definition:protect from something harmful
Examples:- the hut sheltered him from the cold wind
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