storm cellar

noun

1. a cellar or underground chamber for refuge during violent storms; cyclone cellar.

Word History and Origins

Origin of storm cellar¹

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

Between calling out names, they described 22 seconds of deafening horror Friday night as they huddled in a storm cellar, and an aftermath that was almost apocalyptic.

From Seattle Times

“It sits on top of what used to be a storm cellar or root cellar,” Smith said.

From Washington Times

“Sure. We had a storm cellar and everything. A lot of people do.”

From Literature

On a cool July morning, one of the dungeon’s black storm cellar doors was propped open for the first time during several days of visits.

From Los Angeles Times

It was exactly what Dad said before they ran for the storm cellar.

From Literature