Bomb 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 city's old bomb shelter was still intact, a reminder of the fears of a bygone era.
- During the air raid drill, students were led to the bomb shelter beneath the school.
- The family huddled together in the bomb shelter, listening to the sound of explosions above.
- The government had stockpiled food and water in the bomb shelter, enough to sustain citizens for weeks.
- In the event of a nuclear attack, the bomb shelter was hailed as the only safe haven within the city limits.