Air-raid Shelter (Noun)
Meaning
A chamber (often underground) reinforced against bombing and provided with food and living facilities; used during air raids.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The school's air-raid shelter was equipped with medical supplies and communication devices in case of emergencies.
- During World War II, many cities built extensive networks of air-raid shelters to protect civilians from bombing.
- The air-raid shelter was designed to accommodate the entire family and was stocked with non-perishable food and water.
- As the air raid sirens blared, the residents of the building rushed to the air-raid shelter for safety.
- The old air-raid shelter beneath the city had been converted into a museum, showcasing the history of wartime defense.