Bunker

/ˈbʌŋ.kər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A fortified underground shelter, typically used during wartime or for protection against bombing.

The civilians took shelter in the bunker during the air raid.

A large storage container for military supplies or fuel.

The army constructed a bunker to store ammunition safely.

A dugout or protective structure often found in one-person to multi-person configurations.

He retreated to the bunker to ride out the storm.

verb

To shield or protect something by encasing it in a bunker.

They decided to bunker the valuable equipment to prevent damage.

Scottish origin from 'bunk' meaning a bed or sleeping place.

bunker mentality

A mindset characterized by a defensive or siege mentality.

go to the bunker

To take refuge or shelter in a safe place.

bunker down

To prepare for a difficult situation by getting into a safe or secure position.

shelter

A place giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger.

fortification

A defensive wall or other reinforcement built to protect against attack.

cache

A collection of items of the same type stored in a hidden or inaccessible place.

To hide away from responsibilities or problems.

He's been bunkering down at home instead of facing his issues.

A term for a poorly executed play in sports, especially golf.

That last putt was a total bunker move.