Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shelter
noun
/ˈʃɛltər/
Definition
A place that offers protection, typically from the elements or danger.
Examples
- The travelers found a shelter in the woods during the storm.
- She offered her home as a shelter for those in need.
- The animal shelter rescues and cares for abandoned pets.
Meaning
Shelter refers to a structure or location that provides cover or safety for people or animals.
Synonyms
- refuge
- protection
- harbor
- safety
- asylum
