shelters
Pronunciation: [ˈʃɛltərz]
Word
Context: “housing”
(noun) a place that provides protection or safety. Shelters are often used for people who need a safe space to stay, like during a storm or when they are homeless.
Example
The animal shelter found homes for many stray dogs and cats.
Example
There are no shelters open for those who need a place to sleep tonight.
Example
What types of shelters are available in our city?
Context: “protection”
(verb) to provide protection or safety for someone or something. When you shelter someone, you keep them safe from danger or trouble.
Example
The kind lady sheltered the lost puppy until its owner was found.
Example
She did not shelter her friends during the storm, which left them in a difficult situation.
Example
Who will shelter the children during the rain?
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