storm cellar

noun

Definition of storm cellarnext
as in cyclone cellar

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Recent Examples of storm cellar Storm Cellar Two more mirrors covered in chains and padlocks will be waiting for visitors in the storm cellar. — Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025 Seek shelter immediately, such as a safe room, basement, storm cellar, or a small interior room on the lowest level of a sturdy building. — Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Apr. 2025 But no one ever answers the nagging question of why all these people living in an area regularly hammered by tornadoes never seem to have a basement or storm cellar to flee to. — David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 July 2024 For optimal protection, choose basements, storm cellars and inner rooms away from doors, windows and outer walls. — Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 24 May 2024
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  1. foundation
  2. vault
Noun
  • The two nearly complete skeletons that serve as the foundation for the new research date to the Late Triassic period nearly 237 million years ago.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Felucca is the foundation for many other community firmware projects, transforming the FM-1 into a true multi-engine synth.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of foundation
Noun
  • Kaylia Nemour of Algeria recovered from a misstep on vault in the all-around finals on Friday that cost her a medal to easily defend her gold on uneven bars.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Thankfully, Brian and Murtagh find their way to the vault just as the water is reaching the top and, using all of their strength, pry the lid open.
    — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of vault

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“Storm cellar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/storm%20cellar. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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