Question

refuge Caught in a storm by surprise, they took refuge in an abandoned barn. ˈrɛfjuʤ

Accepted Answer

Shelter or protection from danger or distress, or a place that provides shelter or protection. The re- in refuge means basically “back” or “backward” rather than “again” (see RE-); thus, a refugee is someone who is “fleeing backward.” Refuge tends to appear with certain other words: you generally “seek refuge,” “take refuge,” or “find refuge.” Religion may be a refuge from the woes of your life; a beautiful park may be a refuge from the noise of the city; and your bedroom may be a refuge from the madness of your family.

word	refuge
definition	Shelter or protection from danger or distress, or a place that provides shelter or protection.
eg_sentence	Caught in a storm by surprise, they took refuge in an abandoned barn.
explanation	The re- in refuge means basically “back” or “backward” rather than “again” (see RE-); thus, a refugee is someone who is “fleeing backward.” Refuge tends to appear with certain other words: you generally “seek refuge,” “take refuge,” or “find refuge.” Religion may be a refuge from the woes of your life; a beautiful park may be a refuge from the noise of the city; and your bedroom may be a refuge from the madness of your family.
IPA	ˈrɛfjuʤ

Refuge Shelter Protection Danger Distress Place Caught Storm