Tom ran back to the bunker.
Source: tatoeba (3902362)
Bunker
/ˈbʌŋk.əː/
Synonyms for "bunker" (184 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (37)
Noun(2 words)
sand trapblockhouses
Strong matches (55)
citadelclosetcoalcoal bincommunication trenchcompactcompartmentconcealmentconservatorycontrol centercounterminecoupurecovecovercovertcoverturecratecribcupboardcyclone cellar
Related words (92)
gasglory holegodowngrotgrottoholdholehutchimpact areakeeplairlibrarylockerlumber roomlumberyardmagasinmagazinemartellomartello towermine
Show 59 more words
moatmotemotteoilparallelpeelpeel towerpillboxpostpotato cellarproving groundprovisionrackradar tracking stationrathrepertoryrepositoryreservoirricksafeholdsafety zonesapsellsewershelfshelterslit trenchstackstack roomstock roomstoragestorestorehousestoreroomstorm cavestorm cellarstrong pointstrongholdsubbasementsubterranesubwaysupply basesupply depottanktop offtowertower of strengthtracking stationtreasure housetreasure roomtreasurytrenchtunnelvatvaultwardwarehousewarrenwine cellar
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: sand trap, abri, acropolis, air-raid shelter, antre.
- Sentence evidence is available for bunker, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "bunker".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "bunker"
Keep "bunker" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "bunker" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "bunker", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "bunker" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
15 entriesMore specific
13 entriesair raid bunkerbasement sheltercoal bunkercoal bunkerscommand bunkerdefensive shelterfairway bunkerfortified positionfuel bunkerfuel bunkersgrain bunkergreenside bunkerunderground shelter
Collocations
11 entriesbunker complexbunker downbunker fuelcivil defense bunkercoal bunkersdefensive bunkerfairway bunkerfuel bunkergreenside bunkermilitary bunkerunderground bunker
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
2 entriesTranslations
1 translations across 1 languages.
Bulgarian
1 entries- попадам в пясъчника verb (to hit (a golf ball) into a bunker; to place (a golfer) in the position of having a golf ball in a bunker)
Sample sentences
24 total sentences available.
Tom ran inside the bunker.
Source: tatoeba (3925393)
He rushed back to the bunker.
Source: tatoeba (3927890)
Seeing shafts of light piercing the fog, Tom's mother-in-law opened fire from her sofa fort bunker.
Source: tatoeba (5788416)
Showing 4 of 24 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "bunker"?
Closest matches include sand trap, abri, acropolis, air-raid shelter, antre.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "bunker"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.