Fortress

Pronunciation: /ˈfɔːrtrəs/

Fortress (noun)

  1. A large, strong building used to protect people from attacks.
  2. A place that is well protected against danger or attack.

Examples

  • The fortress stood tall against the invaders.
  • They built a fortress to defend the city.

Common collocations: build a fortress, ancient fortress, fortress walls, fortress of solitude, fortress of knowledge

Synonyms of Fortress

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Fortress

  • — When discussing the strength or defensibility of a place.