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A place of temporary or permanent refuge that provides protection from bad weather, danger, or attack.

“The hikers sought shelter in a small cave when the thunderstorm began.”

Protected from difficult, harmful, or unpleasant living conditions and the realities of the real world.

“She grew up in a very sheltered environment and had little experience of hardship.”

People who are habitually indecisive, hesitant, or prone to vacillating before taking action.

“The committee was full of shilly-shalliers who couldn't agree on a budget, causing the project to stall for months.”

A despicable, obnoxious, or intensely disliked person.

“I can't believe that shithead cut us off in traffic.”

To shake slightly and uncontrollably as a result of being cold, frightened, or excited.

“She stepped out of the warm shower and began to shiver in the cool air.”

Not wearing shoes; barefoot.

“He walked around the house shoeless.”

A building or part of a building where goods or services are sold.

“She went to the local shop to buy some milk and bread.”

A type of hosiery that covers the foot and typically ends at or just above the ankle bone.

“I prefer wearing short socks with my sneakers during the summer months.”

A specialized computational query aimed at determining the absolute minimum distance or optimal path traversing the lowest elevation profile between two points in a terrain model.

“The GIS software quickly processed the shortest valley question to plan the new hiking trail.”

Present participle of shove; pushing someone or something roughly, forcefully, or hurriedly.

“The crowd was pushing and shoving to get through the narrow exit doors.”

To display one's abilities, possessions, or achievements in an ostentatious or arrogant way to impress others.

“He spent the entire afternoon showing off his new sports car to the neighbors.”

Brief periods of rain or snow.

“The forecast predicts scattered showers throughout the afternoon.”

A person who is extremely shy, modest, or reserved, and who avoids drawing attention to themselves.

“Despite her immense talent, she is a bit of a shrinking violet and rarely speaks up in meetings.”

A position to the left or right of an object, place, or central point.

“She stood by the side of the road waiting for a cab.”

A paved path for pedestrians, usually running parallel to a road at the side of a street.

“Children were riding their bicycles on the sidewalk.”