Synonyms of anchorage

anchorage

noun

ˈaŋ-k(ə-)rij 

as in port

a part of a body of water protected and deep enough to be a place of safety for ships

sailed into a quiet anchorage to wait out the storm

Synonyms & Similar Words

• port
• harbor
• dock
• cove
• bay
• roads
• marina
• haven
• lagoon
• mooring
• harborage
• channel
• inlet
• roadstead
• basin
• estuary
• canal
• narrow
• moorage
• bight
• fjord
• embayment
• sound
• loch
• creek
• seaport
• gulf
• strait
• arm
• home port
• firth
• lough
• containerport

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of anchorage

Separately, state television reported that another Iranian tanker was attacked in Kharg Island anchorage area. — Konstantin Toropin, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

The length of the suspension bridge is 8,614 feet, including anchorages, according to the bridge authority. — Arpan Lobo, Freep.com, 7 Sep. 2026

His creative solution is to tie the inflatables to the tender and Jet Ski and have Max and Coop tow them to the new anchorage. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2026

Navily gives us reviews of anchorages and where to clear customs. — David Pierce, The Verge, 15 Aug. 2026