bunker
noun
bun·ker
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Definition of bunker
(Entry 1 of 3)
1
: a bin or compartment for storage
especially
: one on shipboard for the ship's fuel
2a
: a protective embankment or dugout
especially
: a fortified chamber mostly below ground often built of reinforced concrete and provided with embrasures
b
: a sand trap or embankment constituting a hazard on a golf course
bunker
verb
bunkered;
bunkering\ ˈbəŋ-k(ə-)riŋ
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Definition of bunker (Entry 2 of 3)
: to fill a ship's bunker with coal or oil
Bunker
biographical name
Bun·ker
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Definition of Bunker (Entry 3 of 3)
Ellsworth 1894–1984 American diplomat
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Other Words from bunker
Noun
bunkered
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adjective
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adjective
Examples of bunker in a Sentence
Noun
The ammunition is stored in concrete bunkers.Verb
She bunkered her tee shot. They bunkered just enough coal to get them to the port.
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Esposito held Beers in a tiny underground bunker for 16 days. — Diana Pearl, PEOPLE.com, "How Jayme Closs, Elizabeth Smart, Jaycee Dugard and Others Survived Headline-Making Abductions," 19 Aug. 2019 The frontier residents on the Pakistani side are either moving out to safer places or have begun construction of new bunkers, with some strengthening existing shelters near their homes. — Washington Post, "World Digest: Aug. 4, 2019," 4 Aug. 2019 The frontier residents on the Pakistani side are either moving out to safer places or have begun construction of new bunkers, with some strengthening existing shelters near their homes. — Roshan Mughal, BostonGlobe.com, "Kashmir tensions intensify amid India-Pakistan skirmishes," 4 Aug. 2019 In Pakistani border villages, residents were moving to safer places or building and strengthening bunkers and shelters protecting them from cross-border fire. — Washington Post, "Security lockdown in place in Indian-controlled Kashmir," 5 Aug. 2019 In Pakistani border villages, residents were moving to safer places or strengthening bunkers and shelters protecting them from cross-border fire. — NBC News, "India's government revokes disputed Kashmir's special status," 5 Aug. 2019 Fleetwood missed a 5-foot par putt on the third and his hopes ended from a bunker and the rough that led to double bogey on the 14th. — Doug Ferguson, orlandosentinel.com, "Lowry wins British Open in celebrated return to Emerald Isle," 21 July 2019 Fleetwood missed a 5-foot par putt on the third and his hopes ended from a bunker and the rough that led to double bogey on the 14th. — Doug Ferguson, baltimoresun.com, "Shane Lowry wins British Open for first major title," 21 July 2019 Get the wrong lies in the bunkers and all that kind of stuff. — Emmett Prosser, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Parel takes advantage of Goosen's woes in Senior Players Championship," 13 July 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Sweden bunkered on defense and afterward then-U.S. goalkeeper Hope Solo called the team cowards. — Anne M. Peterson, courant.com, "US catches heat for World Cup goal celebrations," 12 June 2019 The Swedes bunkered in on defense and advanced on penalties after a 1-1 draw, handing the United States its earliest-ever exit from the Olympic tournament. — Anchorage Daily News, "US dominates rival Sweden 2-0 to remain undefeated," 21 June 2019 Former Housing Secretary Julian Castro and team bunkered for four days in a downtown Miami hotel, holding daily news briefings and studying not just his policy proposals but also those of his rivals. — latimes.com, "In Miami, the Democratic debate circus begins well before the candidates take the stage," 26 June 2019 Though the United States dominated possession, Sweden absorbed the pressure and bunkered on defense to compress space and limit opportunities. — Kelly Whiteside, New York Times, "U.S. Faces Sweden at the World Cup With Something to Gain but Even More to Prove," 20 June 2019 The Swedes bunkered in on defense and advanced on penalties after a 1-1 draw, handing the United States its earliest-ever exit from the Olympic tournament. — Anne Peterson, courant.com, "US defeats rival Sweden 2-0, finishes atop group," 20 June 2019 Said pick will be made three days from now, and as the draft looms Thursday, the picture will continue to clarify as teams bunker down and make their final preparations. — Jeremy Woo, SI.com, "2019 NBA Mock Draft 10.0: Anthony Davis Trade Shakes Up the Lottery," 17 June 2019 Aegean Marine sells bunkering fuel, serving cruise ships, container ships and, for a period, the U.S. Navy. — Costas Paris, WSJ, "Alleged Fraud Surprises Activist Investors in Shipping Fuel Company," 6 Nov. 2018 But will an all-out attack work against teams that won’t bunker — in particular, a potential matchup with host France in the quarterfinals? — Jonathan Tannenwald, https://www.inquirer.com, "Meet the 23 players on the U.S. national women’s soccer team for the 2019 World Cup," 4 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'bunker.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for bunker
bunker
noun
English Language Learners Definition of bunker
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a strong building that is mostly below ground and that is used to keep soldiers, weapons, etc., safe from attacks
golf
: an area on a golf course that is filled with sand
: a container for holding coal, oil, etc., on a ship or outside a house
bunker
verbEnglish Language Learners Definition of bunker (Entry 2 of 2)
golf
: to hit (a golf ball) into a bunker
: to place or store (coal, oil, etc.) in a bunker
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