Shelter
'ʃeltər
Definitions
2 meaningsA structure or place providing protection from bad weather, danger, or attack.
'ʃeltər
A place offering protection from the elements or danger.
The abandoned building offered temporary shelter from the rain.
💡 Simply: Think of a safe place, like a cozy fort you build to hide from rain or monsters. That's shelter! It's somewhere you feel protected and secure.
👶 For kids: A place to be safe and protected, like a house from the rain or a blanket from the cold.
More Examples
Many homeless people seek shelter in temporary facilities.
The trees provided a natural shelter from the sun.
How It's Used
"The refugees sought shelter from the storm."
"The forest provided shelter for various animal species."
To protect or shield from something harmful or unpleasant.
'ʃeltər
To protect or shield something or someone.
The overhanging roof shelters the entrance from the rain.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're holding an umbrella to keep someone dry from the rain. That's sheltering! It's like protecting them from something bad.
👶 For kids: To keep safe, like hiding under a table when there's a storm.
More Examples
The thick forest sheltered the animals from the hunters.
They decided to shelter the injured bird until it recovered.
How It's Used
"The trees shelter the house from the wind."
"The organization shelters victims of domestic abuse."
Synonyms & Antonyms
From Middle English *shelter*, *schelter*, from Old English *scieldtrum* ('shield, protection'), related to *scield* ('shield').
The word 'shelter' has been used since the Old English period, originally meaning a covering or protection.
Memory tip
Imagine a cozy house protecting you from a storm – that's shelter!
Word Origin
"shield, protection"