bomb shelter

American  

noun

1. a room or area, usually underground, especially reinforced against the effects of bombs, used as a shelter during an air raid.

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Etymology

Origin of bomb shelter

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

Four "bunker parties" were held in places such as underground parking lots that have been specially designated as bomb shelters.

From Barron's

The conflict has stunned residents of Gulf countries, many of which have never come under intense attack and have few bomb shelters or early-warning systems ready.

From The Wall Street Journal

The conflict has stunned many residents in Gulf countries, many of whom have never come under such intense attacks before and have few bomb shelters or early warning systems.

From The Wall Street Journal

Videos circulated of Israelis in bomb shelters chanting the biblical account of the Purim story.

From The Wall Street Journal

On Monday she relocated to the home of a teammate because she said the bomb shelter she had been using was tiny.

From Los Angeles Times