portableshelter

noun
UK /ˈpɔːtəbl ˈʃeltə/
US /ˈpɔːrtəbl ˈʃeltər/

A portable shelter is a small house you can carry with you to stay safe and dry.

We set up a portable shelter in the backyard for our camping trip.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A temporary structure used by rescue workers or soldiers.

The rescue team brought a portable shelter for the families who lost their homes.

3. A lightweight booth or stall that can be moved from place to place.

The vendor sold lemonade from a portable shelter at the fair.

4. A small movable building used at events or construction sites.

Workers stored their tools in a portable shelter near the site.