1. a reinforced underground shelter, typically for military defense
2. a sand trap or other hazard on a golf course
Usage: golf
3. a large container or compartment for storing fuel, especially coal or oil
Usage: nautical; industrial

1. to hit a golf ball into a bunker
Usage: golf
2. to store or supply with fuel
Usage: nautical

Examples

• The soldiers took cover in the concrete bunker during the attack.
• His golf ball landed in the sand bunker near the green.
• The ship’s crew filled the coal bunker before departure.
• She bunkered her approach shot on the par-3 hole.
• The cargo ship bunkered fuel oil at the port.
• The underground bunker protected civilians during the air raid.
• He needed three shots to get out of the deep bunker.