1. structures that provide protection from weather or danger
2. temporary housing facilities for homeless people or those in need

1. provides protection or refuge for someone or something
2. takes cover or finds protection

Examples

• The city opened emergency shelters during the storm.
• Many homeless people rely on local shelters for food and housing.
• The cave shelters hikers from the rain.
• She shelters her children from bad news.
• The family shelters in the basement during tornadoes.
• Bus stops provide shelters for waiting passengers.
• The organization shelters abandoned animals.