bunker
word
/ˈbəŋkɝ/
BUHNG-kur
/bˈʌŋkɐ/
BUHNG-kuh
Definition
A bunker is a strong underground shelter, usually built to protect people from attacks or danger. It can also refer to a sand trap near a golf course.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in military or emergency contexts. In golf, always 'sand bunker' or simply 'bunker'. Not used for ordinary basements or shelters. 'Bunker down' means to settle in for protection or safety.
Spanish: búnker - refugio (militar)Portuguese (BR): bunker - abrigo (militar)Portuguese (PT): bunker - abrigo (militar)Chinese (Simplified): 地堡Chinese (Traditional): 地堡Hindi: बंकरArabic: مخبأ (عسكري) - ملجأ (عسكري)Bengali: বাংকার (আশ্রয়কক্ষ) - বাংকার (গল্ফ)Russian: бункерJapanese: バンカー（避難壕） - バンカー（ゴルフ）Vietnamese: boong-keKorean: 벙커Turkish: sığınak - bunker (golf)Urdu: بنکرIndonesian: bunker
Example Sentences
The soldiers hid in the bunker during the attack.
basic
We had to bunker down during the storm last night.
natural
He built a small bunker in his backyard, just in case.
natural
We visited an old World War II bunker at the museum.
basic
My golf ball landed in the bunker next to the green.
basic
Getting out of the bunker on the golf course is always tough for me.
natural