Shelter

7 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

A place giving protection from bad weather or danger, or to protect or shield from something harmful. Shelters provide refuge and safety.

“The mountain climbers found shelter in a cave when the storm suddenly intensified.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈʃɛltə/

Syllables

shel·ter

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Synonyms

refugehavensanctuaryprotect

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains -HELTER pattern; SH- prefix with -ER ending

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Scrabble

Worth 10 points; useful for protection-related vocabulary

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Words you can make from Shelter

Shorter words formed from the letters in “shelter”.

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