English Word · Intermediate
bunker
To take a load of coal or fuel oil for its engine
Pronunciation: /ˈbʌŋ.kə/
Meaning
To take a load of coal or fuel oil for its engine.
Example
More than 10,000 people were bunkering in 20 emergency shelters across the disaster zone, not all of them cyclone-rated.
More than 10,000 people were bunkering in 20 emergency shelters across the disaster zone, not all of them cyclone-rated.
Practice tips
- Practice bunker out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.