Shelter

/ˈʃeltər/

noun

A place that gives protection from bad weather or danger.

They built a rudimentary shelter from branches and leaves.

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Pro Tip 1/3

Shelters can be natural or man-made structures, from forests to constructed safe houses.

Caves served as natural shelters for early humans.

Pro Tip 2/3

Shelters are often seen as a temporary refuge, not a permanent home.

During the hike, they found a temporary shelter under a rock overhang.

Pro Tip 3/3

The word 'shelter' conveys a sense of urgency and immediate protection.

As the storm approached, they urgently sought shelter.

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