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/
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
The hikers found shelter during the storm.
The shelter protected families from the storm. (SHELL + COVER = SHELTER)
Through rough weather, we find shelter together.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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'.
Breakdown
shelter: The morpheme structure is unclear due to its archaic roots, but it can be analyzed as shelt- (uncertain root, possibly related to 'shield') + -er (one who provides or a structure that provides), resulting in 'a structure that shields or protects'
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📝Examples
“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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