fortress

noun
UK: /ˈfɔː.trəs/
US: /ˈfɔːr.trəs/

  1. A building or place that has been made stronger and protected against attack.

    1. The old castle was a fortress against enemies.
    2. They turned the school into a fortress, fearing an attack on children.

  2. A place or thing that provides strong defense or protection.

    1. His home became his fortress after the bad news.
    2. For many years, the island was considered an impregnable fortress against invasion.

Synonyms

castle stronghold citadel fort defense refuge

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "fortress" in English means: A building or place that has been made stronger and protected against attack., A place or thing that provides strong defense or protection..

The phonetic transcription of "fortress" is /ˈfɔː.trəs/ in British English and /ˈfɔːr.trəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "fortress": castle, stronghold, citadel, fort, defense, refuge.

Example usage of "fortress": "The old castle was a fortress against enemies.". More examples on the page.