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Bunker - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A bunker is a reinforced underground shelter designed to protect people from explosions or attacks. It can also refer to a sand trap in golf, which is a hazard on the course.

bunker

/ˈbʌŋkɚ/ /ˈbʌŋkə/

Definition:

A reinforced underground shelter, or a sand hazard in golf.

Synonyms:

shelter, dugout, fortification, stronghold

Part of Speech:

noun, verb

Antonyms:

surface, open area

Common Collocations:

golf bunker, nuclear bunker, concrete bunker, sand bunker

Derivatives:

bunkered, bunkering

Usage Tips:

Use "bunker" for military shelters or golf hazards; as a verb, it means to store or take refuge.

Common Phrases:

in the bunker, hit the bunker, bunker mentality

Etymology:

From Scottish "bunker," meaning a bench or storage container; later adapted for military and golf use.

Examples:

  • 1. The soldiers hid in the bunker during the attack.
  • 2. He accidentally hit his ball into the bunker on the fifth hole.
  • 3. They decided to bunker supplies for emergencies.
  • 4. The golf course has several challenging sand bunkers near the greens.

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