bunker

[ˈbʌŋkɚ]
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A bunker is a strong and safe place, like a fort or a shelter. It's usually underground or hidden from view.

Imagine you're watching a war movie or reading a thriller - the characters often take cover in a bunker to hide from danger. In real life, people build bunkers for safety during natural disasters like hurricanes or earthquakes. Some military bases also have bunkers where soldiers can seek shelter during combat. People even build bunkers as secret hideaways in their backyards, just for fun!

How common is "bunker"?

Word bunker is considered uncommon in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions

noun

  • A hardened shelter, often buried partly or fully underground, designed to protect the inhabitants from falling bombs or other attacks.

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verb

  • To load a vessel with oil or coal for the engine.

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