harbor

noun
UK: /ˈhɑː.bər/
US: /ˈhɑːr.bɚ/

  1. A place on the coast where ships can safely stay.

    1. The harbor is full of boats today because of the regatta. [ ] [ ]
    2. Our town's harbor provides shelter for many fishing vessels during storms. [ ] [ ]

  2. An area of water near the land where ships are kept, that is safe from the sea or bad weather.

    1. The small harbor was protected by a high stone wall. [ ] [ ]
    2. We sailed into a quiet harbor, seeking refuge from the approaching hurricane. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

shelter port protect cherish haven
harbor verb

  1. To protect someone or something by providing a safe place.

    1. The church harbors many homeless people during winter. [ ] [ ]
    2. The old lighthouse continues to harbor ships navigating the rocky coastline. [ ] [ ]

  2. To keep secret or hidden in your mind.

    1. I harbor a secret love for sailing on the open sea. [ ] [ ]
    2. She harbors resentment towards her brother for betraying her trust. [ ] [ ]
harbor adjective

  1. To give shelter.

    1. The harbor city is very popular for tourist. [ ] [ ]
    2. The harbor master gave us clear instructions to dock our boat safely. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "harbor" in English means: A place on the coast where ships can safely stay., An area of water near the land where ships are kept, that is safe from the sea or bad weather..

The phonetic transcription of "harbor" is /ˈhɑː.bər/ in British English and /ˈhɑːr.bɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "harbor": shelter, port, protect, cherish, haven.

Example usage of "harbor": "The harbor is full of boats today because of the regatta.". More examples on the page.