Plural of shelter

regular plural

The plural of shelter is shelters.

Forms of shelter

MIXOLOGY In Duncan and Julia Brine's garden, a sugar maple shelters stephanandra.2007 August 30, Anne Raver, “Vistas and Close-Ups, Staged by a Filmmaker”, in New York Times. From the entry stephanandra
In suburban Kent, the owners of the Chislehurst Caves recognised their potential as communal shelters.2003, Mary Abbott, Family Affairs. From the entry rosy
"Harlem landlords have no intention of building bomb shelters for their roomers.1965, Langston Hughes, “Bomb Shelters”, in Simple's Uncle Sam. From the entry trickeration
The isl. shelters (W) Haitan Bay (or Futsing Bay), which provides a deep anchorage.1952, “Haitan Island or Hai-t'an Island”, in Leon E. Seltzer, editor, The Columbia Lippincott Gazetteer of the World, Morningside Heights…. From the entry P'ing-t'an
The betoppered “bottle-necker” shelters from the wrath of the Mexican Chief.1930 August 1, “Private Flying and Club News”, in Flight, number 1127 (volume XXII, issue 31), number 31, page 864. From the entry betoppered

noun A place where a person or animal may find protection from the elements (especially rain, storms, or cold) sometimes as a place to sleep (such as a cave).
noun A bare-bones above-ground structure meant to provide temporary cover from the elements; usually small and with no door to close.
noun A place for protection from deadly conditions outside, including military assault; usually partly or fully underground.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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