Fort

Pronunciation: /ˈfɔːrt/

Fort (noun)

  1. a strong building used by soldiers for defense and protection
  2. a small structure made by children to play in, often using blankets or boxes
  3. a historical site where a military building once stood or still stands

Examples

  • The soldiers guarded the fort day and night.
  • A fort was built to protect the town from invaders.

Common collocations: build a fort, defend the fort, fort walls, build a fort, play in a fort

Synonyms of Fort

Neutral

Antonyms of Fort

  • — referring to lack of strength or defense