bomb shelter

bomb shel·ter

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bom shel-ter]
- /bɒm ˈʃɛl tər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bom shel-ter]
- /bɒm ˈʃɛl tər/

Definitions of bomb shelter words

noun bomb shelter a shelter, usually underground, in which people take refuge from bomb attacks 3
noun bomb shelter a room or area, usually underground, especially reinforced against the effects of bombs, used as a shelter during an air raid. 1
noun bomb shelter An air-raid shelter, a structure designed to give protection against bombs. 0

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Origin of bomb shelter

First appearance:

before 1935

One of the 8% newest English words

First recorded in 1935-40

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Parts of speech for Bomb shelter

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bomb shelter popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for bomb shelter

noun bomb shelter

retreat — the forced or strategic withdrawal of an army or an armed force before an enemy, or the withdrawing of a naval force from action.
air-raid shelter — a structure, often located underground, that is designed to protect people during an air raid
safety island — an area provided for the safety of pedestrians from vehicular traffic, as between lanes on a busy street or highway.

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