Vocabulary Entry

shuttered

|verb • adjective

verb

Past tense of 'shutter', meaning to close or cover something using shutters.

Example Sentences

"They shuttered the windows before the storm hit."

"The store shuttered its doors at midnight."

"After the event, they shuttered the gallery for renovations."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The shuttered bookstore made the neighborhood feel deserted."

"He looked through the shuttered windows, hoping to catch a glimpse inside."

"The shuttered café had been a local favorite before it closed down."