Thesaurus results for BOLT-HOLES

bolt-holes

noun

plural of bolt-hole, chiefly British

as in refuges

something (as a building) that offers cover from the weather or protection from danger her cottage in the Lake District served as her bolt-hole whenever the stresses of London became too great

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of bolt-holes This year, bolt-holes from Jackson Hole to Courchevel are imposing the same constraints—the Les Airelles property in the French Alps, for example, has a 14-night requirement—as are some five-star villas. — Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2026 But other bolt-holes stand out for giving the beds themselves extra attention, distinguishing them in some particularly charming or even surreal way (see beds carved out of literal ice). — Kathryn Romeyn, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bolt-holes

Noun

These spaces are sanctuaries, refuges from digital saturation.

— Ingrid Schmidt, HollywoodReporter, 26 Oct. 2026
Piling leaves in corners or under shrubs creates refuges for these species.

— Pam Rosendal, Denver Post, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of refuges

Noun

According to Gatto, the right traditionally emphasizes tougher criminal penalties for aggressors, while the left places greater emphasis on protection and support for victims, including shelters and specialized services.

— Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026
In 2023, King was commissioned by Public Art Fund to produce a series of photographs that were displayed on bus shelters and newsstands across New York, Chicago, and Boston.

— News Desk, Artforum, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of shelters

Noun

Sylge, who has spent the last 30 years attending and organizing health and wellness retreats around the world, developed this exercise to help people reclaim their time.

— Margaret Cirino, NPR, 23 Oct. 2026
The Door offers seven-day retreats, reasoning that that’s the amount of time required to bring you back to you.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of retreats

Noun

Don’t miss wearable glass costumes, an interactive botanical soundscape, glowing geometric light sanctuaries, and works by Dale Chihuly and other modern masters.

— Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026
Still largely unfamiliar to most people are the figurines found in Petsophas and other Minoan sanctuaries.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of sanctuaries

Noun

As for the suites, the highlight is their private terraces, peaceful havens from which to admire, paradoxically, the urban whirlwind swirling below.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026
World-class accommodations and dining, wellness facilities, and an array of indulgent activities and events are transforming harbors into truly lavish havens.

— Chrissie McClatchie, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of havens

Browse Nearby Words

bolt-hole

bolt-holes

bolting

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Bolt-holes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bolt-holes. Accessed 30 Oct. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of bolt-holes

noun

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

reticent

Popular in Grammar & Usage

How to Use 'Who' vs. 'Whom'

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

'Affect' vs. 'Effect'

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

Popular in Wordplay

The Longest Long Words List

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Pwn, Skibidi, Girlboss and Other Words Added to the 2026 Scrabble Dictionary

The Words of the Week - Oct. 30

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World

Popular

How to Use 'Who' vs. 'Whom'

The Longest Long Words List

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Games & Quizzes