Sheltered
'ʃeltəd
Definitions
2 meaningsProtected from the elements or from danger or harm.
'ʃeltəd
Protected from the weather or other dangers.
The sheltered cove offered protection from the strong winds.
💡 Simply: Being sheltered is like being safe and sound from bad weather or scary things. Imagine you're inside a cozy fort when it's raining – that's being sheltered!
👶 For kids: Being sheltered means being safe and protected, like when you hide under a blanket when it's cold.
More Examples
She enjoyed a sheltered upbringing, shielded from the harsh realities of the world.
The trees provided a sheltered spot for a picnic.
How It's Used
"The sheltered valley provided a haven for wildlife during the harsh winter."
"The organization provides sheltered housing for the homeless."
Provided with shelter; protected from the elements or danger.
'ʃeltəd
Provided with shelter or protection.
The trees sheltered the hikers from the rain.
💡 Simply: Sheltered means to give someone a safe place to be, like a house protecting them from the weather or bad guys.
👶 For kids: Sheltered means to keep someone safe and warm, like a roof over your head.
More Examples
The organization sheltered refugees fleeing the war.
He sheltered his eyes from the sun.
How It's Used
"The barn sheltered the animals from the blizzard."
"The organization provides shelter for the homeless."
From Middle English *scheltren, *schiltron, ultimately from Proto-Germanic *skeldrą (protective covering).
Historically used to describe a place or person offered protection, as early as the 14th century.
Memory tip
Think of a house that shields you from the rain – that's being sheltered.
Word Origin
"to cover"