bomb shelter

bomb shelter

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


Origin:
1935–40

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bomb shelter

noun
a chamber (often underground) reinforced against bombing and provided with food and living facilities; used during air raids 
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