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crash pad

noun

Definition of crash pad

as in shelter

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Recent Examples of crash pad One side of the room has gym mats leading to a crash pad and padding. — Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026 Here, immersive exhibits—from a recreated crash pad to a blacklight poster workshop—unfold to the soundtrack of Jefferson Airplane. — Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026 Stepping things up from the typical backcountry crash pad, Rossmönster uses its tried-and-true camper ingenuity in creating the all-new Skye Van. — New Atlas, 2 Jan. 2026 Some already have the McMansion and use their RV as a workweek crash pad. — Literary Hub, 21 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for crash pad

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Noun

Um Mohammad Adas, whose relatives were among those killed Wednesday, said the fallen building had become a shelter of last resort.

— Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026
When The Associated Press visited Sunday, Tigrino cautiously emerged from his shelter, sniffed the air and paced around for a few minutes before slipping back into the foliage.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of shelter

Noun

The resort opened in 1995 with 79 rooms and one indoor waterpark and has grown to 1,174 lodging options spread out over three properties and 4 indoor/4 outdoor waterparks totaling more than 12 football fields of water.

— Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 21 Sep. 2026
The gift was reported last week by ProPublica, which included renting out a private island for the reception and guest lodgings.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of lodging

Noun

It is celebrated not only as an overnight accommodation, but also as a romantic location for weddings and other celebrations.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
While there were humanitarian appeals and evidence that public authorities were seeking alternative accommodation, per the outlet, Duro said Urbagestion’s representatives refused to suspend the eviction.

— Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of accommodation

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