shelter
Meaning
A shelter is a place that provides protection or refuge from danger, bad weather, or other difficult conditions.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "shelter" with "sheltering," which refers to the act of providing protection rather than the place itself.
Example Sentences
Common Phrases
animal shelter
emergency shelter
temporary shelter
Related Words
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