Synonyms for

Bunkers

Verb / ˈbʌŋkɜ:z / Another word for bunkers — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a reinforced underground shelter, typically for use in wartime

Synonyms & similar words

sandtrap bunker dugout trap shelter hideout refuge sanctuary dugout foxhole fortress stronghold vault cave burrow retreat haven asylum protection security defense fortification redoubt

Example sentences

  1. My grandpa built a bunker in his backyard during World War II.
  2. The soldiers took cover in the bunker during the bombing.
  3. The millionaire had a luxury bunker built under his mansion.
  4. The president was taken to a secure bunker during the attack.
  5. The family hid in the bunker until the storm passed.

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  • The best thing about the future is that it comes one day at a time. - Abraham Lincoln
  • The future belongs to those who prepare for it today. - Malcolm X
  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill

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