shelter
Translation
shelter, refuge, cover, sanctuary
Examples
They found shelter from the rain.
They found shelter from the rain.
The city opened a shelter for the homeless.
The city opened a shelter for the homeless.
We adopted a dog from an animal shelter.
We adopted a dog from an animal shelter.
Grammar Patterns
shelter from (sth.) protection from (sth. bad) They found shelter from the rain.
((an)) animal/homeless shelter a place for animals/people with no home We adopted a dog from an animal shelter.
Similar Words
Synonyms: refuge, sanctuary, haven, cover
Etymology
From Middle English 'scheltroun', a troop of soldiers forming a shield wall, hence 'protection'.
Memory Tips
A **shel**ter is like a big **shell** that protects you from danger, just like a turtle's shell.