1shel·ter 
/ˈʃɛltɚ/ noun
plural shel·ters /ˈʃɛltɚ/ noun 1 a [count] : a structure that covers or protects people or things
▪ a bomb/fallout shelter ▪ We made a shelter from branches.
b [count] : a place that provides food and protection for people or animals that need assistance
▪ a shelter for battered women ▪ an animal shelter ▪ homeless shelters
c [noncount] : a place to live
▪ The organization provides food and shelter for homeless people. 2 [noncount] : the state of being covered and protected from danger, bad weather, etc.
▪ The crowd ran for shelter when the rain started. ▪ They sought shelter from the storm. ▪ They found/took shelter in a cave during the storm. [=they went into a cave to get out of the storm]
▪ a bomb/fallout shelter ▪ We made a shelter from branches.
b [count] : a place that provides food and protection for people or animals that need assistance
▪ a shelter for battered women ▪ an animal shelter ▪ homeless shelters
c [noncount] : a place to live
▪ The organization provides food and shelter for homeless people.
▪ The crowd ran for shelter when the rain started. ▪ They sought shelter from the storm. ▪ They found/took shelter in a cave during the storm. [=they went into a cave to get out of the storm]
— see also tax shelter
