word
Shelter
SHEH-ltur
/ˈʃɛltɜːr/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
shelter
Dictionary meaning
A structure that provides privacy and protection from danger.
Examples
- They sheltered their profits in an offshore bank.
- After the earthquake, the government could not provide shelter for the thousands of homeless people.
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