Fort
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /fɔɹt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Fort is a noun meaning A fortified defensive structure stationed with troops.
Meaning
A fortified defensive structure stationed with troops.
More Meanings
- Any permanent army post.
- A structure improvised from furniture, bedding, etc., for playing games.
- To create a fort, fortifications, a strong point, or a redoubt.
- (historical) An outlying trading-station, as in British North America.
Example Sentences
The kids built a fort out of chairs and pillows.
Word Forms
- forts
- forting
- forted
Synonyms for fort
Depending on context, synonyms include bastion, bulwark, bunker, castle, citadel, donjon.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fortress, fortify, garrison, stronghold, citadel, castle.
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