shelter

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Shelter Definition & Meaning

1. A place that provides protection from the elements or danger.

Example: The homeless man sought shelter under the bridge during the rainstorm.

2. A facility that provides temporary housing for those in need.

Example: The hurricane victims were provided with shelter at the local high school.

3. To provide protection or refuge for someone or something.

Example: The mother bird sheltered her chicks from the hawk.

4. To shield or protect from harm or danger.

Example: The thick walls of the castle sheltered the inhabitants from the enemy's attack.

5. A structure that provides cover or shade.

Example: The beach umbrella provided shelter from the scorching sun.

Examples of the word shelter used in sentences.

  • A shelter for animals can be a great way to help them survive.
  • My family and I will take shelter from the storm in this safe room.
  • The homeless man was grateful to find a shelter to stay for the night.
  • We will build a shelter to keep us warm during our camping trip.
  • I need a shelter to protect me from the rain.
  • In the summer, we like to pitch a tent and shelter under the stars.
  • The animal shelter is always looking for volunteers to help care for their animals.
  • The homeless person was grateful for the shelter provided by the local charity.
  • The trees provided some shelter from the scorching heat of the sun.
  • During the storm, we took shelter in a nearby cave.
  • After the earthquake, many people had to seek shelter in tents and makeshift structures.
  • The hiker took shelter in a small cave when the storm suddenly hit the mountain.
  • The animal shelter is always looking for volunteers to help take care of the furry residents.
  • The local government is providing shelter for those who lost their homes in the recent flood.
  • When we were camping, we hastily set up a temporary shelter to protect us from the rain.
  • The animal shelter takes care of abandoned and injured pets until they find permanent homes.
  • The tent was the only shelter available for the hikers during their overnight camping trip.
  • The homeless man asked for a place to shelter from the cold winter night.
  • During the storm, we sought shelter in the nearby cave to avoid getting wet.
  • The refugee camp had limited shelter options, leaving many families exposed to harsh weather conditions.
  • The cabin we rented for the weekend provided the perfect shelter from the cold weather.
  • The church sheltered refugees during times of war.
  • The homeless in the city are in need of more accessible shelters.
  • The animal shelter worker carefully tended to the sick puppies.
  • Despite the downpour, we were able to find shelter under a tree.
  • Despite the harsh weather conditions, the shelter provided a much-needed respite for the stranded hikers.
  • The wealthy businessman donated a significant sum of money to build a homeless shelter for the less fortunate in the city.
  • The animal shelter was crowded with abandoned dogs and cats, all eagerly waiting for their forever home.
  • The government provided temporary shelter for the victims of the devastating earthquake.
  • The remote village lacked proper shelter, leaving the residents vulnerable to extreme weather conditions.
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