Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: shelter
IPA transcription: [ʃ'ɛltɚ]
Pronunciations of shelter
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noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: shelter
    Meaning: a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
  • Synonyms: shelter
    Meaning: protective covering that provides protection from the weather
verb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: shelter
    Meaning: provide shelter for; "After the earthquake, the government could not provide shelter for the thousands of homeless people"
Usage examples
  • They used to find shelter at Luxmore."
  • The moment the kite rose, the birds hid or sought shelter.
  • Come in, child, and be fed: you sorely need rest and shelter."
  • Tonia brought it from the red jar hanging under the brush shelter.
  • In a factory, go to a shelter area, or to the basement if there is one.
  • We cannot afford for the sake of our reputations to shelter such a person."
  • 'Can I get leave to have a bed and shelter here to-night?' asked the youth.
  • Built me a shelter against the rain, but could not have it to myself in peace.
  • Dick rode close to the door, and, without hesitation, asked for a night's shelter and food.
  • In her mad rush down, Grim has come near these, and instinctively seeks shelter beneath them.
0. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Bobcat, License CC BY-SA 4.0
1. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Introduction to evolution, License CC BY-SA 4.0
2. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, License CC BY-SA 4.0