Definition of Shelter
to give temporary protection from something bad such as weather or danger
Examples of Shelter in a sentence
The homeless man set up a makeshift shanty to shelter himself from the bitter cold. 🔊
Bracing herself in front of her son, the soaked woman tried to shelter him from the rain until their cab arrived. 🔊
Even with their wagon and several warm blankets, the pioneer family’s supplies were not enough to shelter themselves from the dangerous blizzard headed their way. 🔊
A sturdy closet in the middle of the home was used to shelter the couple from debris during the tornado. 🔊
Providing shelter from the rain and predators, the sturdy oak served as a home for many small animals. 🔊
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