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
  • Set the scene Kōloa’s deep connection to sugarcane is at the foundation of how guests experience the property.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Cate Hall is the CEO of Astera Institute, a private foundation that supports high-leverage science and technology projects.
    — Big Think, Big Think, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of foundation
Noun
  • Individual apparatus leads include Patrick Hoopes on pommel horse, Asher Cohen on still rings, Yul Moldauer on parallel bars, Cooper Kim on high bar, and Kameron Nelson on vault, setting up an exciting final day.
    — Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The organization, which is responsible for cleaning up the messes after superhero battles, has something that Jean wants locked inside a vault.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 31 July 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 10 Aug. 2026.

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