shelter meaning and definition

SHELTER noun

Definition of shelter (noun)

1. a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
2. protective covering that provides protection from the weather
3. the condition of being protected
   • "they were huddled together for protection"; "he enjoyed a sense of peace and protection in his new home"
   • synonyms: protection
4. a way of organizing business to reduce the taxes it must pay on current earnings
   • synonyms: tax shelter
5. temporary housing for homeless or displaced persons

SHELTER verb

Definition of shelter (verb)

1. provide shelter for
   • "After the earthquake, the government could not provide shelter for the thousands of homeless people"
2. invest (money) so that it is not taxable