fort

noun
UK: /fɔːt/
US: /fɔːrt/

  1. A strong building or area that is defended against attack.

    1. The soldiers hid in the fort. [ ] [ ]
    2. The old fort protected the city from enemy invasion during the war. [ ] [ ]

  2. A place where people can go for protection.

    1. They made a fort of blankets. [ ] [ ]
    2. The children built a magnificent fort in the woods behind their house. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

citadel fortress garrison castle stronghold
fort transitive-verb

  1. To strengthen with a fort or forts; to protect by a fortification or strategic point.

    1. They will fort the hill. [ ] [ ]
    2. The general decided to fort the border against any potential attacks. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "fort" in English means: A strong building or area that is defended against attack., A place where people can go for protection..

The phonetic transcription of "fort" is /fɔːt/ in British English and /fɔːrt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "fort": citadel, fortress, garrison, castle, stronghold.

Example usage of "fort": "The soldiers hid in the fort.". More examples on the page.