shelter — a structure that provides cover or protection from weather or danger
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a structure that provides cover or protection from weather or danger
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈʃeltər/
Korean meaning: 피난처, 보호소
Korean pronunciation: 셸-터 (강세: 셸)
Example Sentences
- My mom's cooking is my comfort food shelter when I'm stressed.
- The library became his shelter from boring family gatherings.
- During the earthquake, people took shelter in the school gymnasium.
shelter
NOUN//ˈʃeltər//
a structure that provides cover or protection from weather or danger
a structure that provides cover or protection from weather or danger
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Without shelter, he begins to falter — but inside, the storm cannot alter his safety.
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Origin
The word 'shelter' has uncertain origins, but likely derives from Middle English 'sheltron' or similar Old English terms related to protection and covering. It may be connected to Old Norse or Germanic roots meaning 'to shield' or 'to cover'.
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“My mom's cooking is my comfort food shelter when I'm stressed.”
“The library became his shelter from boring family gatherings.”
“During the earthquake, people took shelter in the school gymnasium.”
“The old oak tree sheltered generations of families during picnics.”
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