Storm Cellar

Pronunciation: /stɔrm ˈsɛlər/

Definitions of storm cellar

noun an underground shelter designed to protect against severe weather, typically a tornado or hurricane

Example Sentences

A1 During the tornado, we hid in the storm cellar.

A2 The storm cellar provided safety during the hurricane.

B1 Many homes in tornado-prone areas have a storm cellar for protection.

B2 The storm cellar was stocked with supplies in case of a natural disaster.

C1 The family took shelter in the storm cellar as the severe weather approached.

C2 The storm cellar was reinforced with steel beams to withstand strong winds.

Examples of storm cellar in a Sentence

formal The family took shelter in the storm cellar during the tornado warning.

informal We should hang out in the storm cellar until the storm passes.

slang Let's chill in the storm cellar until the coast is clear.

figurative She retreated to her mental storm cellar whenever faced with overwhelming emotions.

Grammatical Forms of storm cellar

• plural: storm cellars
• comparative: more storm cellar
• superlative: most storm cellar
• present tense: storm cellar
• future tense: will storm cellar
• perfect tense: have stormed cellar
• continuous tense: is storm cellaring
• singular: storm cellar
• positive degree: storm cellar
• infinitive: to storm cellar
• gerund: storm cellaring
• participle: storm cellared

Origin and Evolution of storm cellar

First Known Use: 1800 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'storm cellar' originated in the United States during the 19th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a cellar or underground shelter specifically designed to provide protection during storms, the term 'storm cellar' has evolved to encompass any underground space used for shelter during severe weather events.