shelter

shel-ter · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A place giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger.

  2. 2.

    Protection from something harmful.

  3. 3.

    [as verb]To provide protection or refuge.

Forms

plural: shelters

Related words

Antonyms: exposure
See also: haven, protection, refuge
Synonyms: cover, haven, refuge

Etymology

From Middle English sheltrum ("body of troops protecting an army"), possibly from Old English scildtruma.