bridgehead

noun

ˈbrij-ˌhed How to pronounce bridgehead (audio)
Definition of bridgeheadnext
as in base
a place from which an advance (as for military operations) is made established a bridgehead on the beach before beginning the land invasion

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Recent Examples of bridgehead Since the 18th century, the Russian Empire and the Soviet Union have viewed the region as a bridgehead against Iran and the Ottoman Empire/Turkey. — Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026 Ukraine has sought to derail the Kremlin’s plans by launching counterattacks in the Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia regions, where Russian forces have sought to carve out bridgeheads with an aim to advance toward the regional capitals, which are key industrial hubs. — ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026 Roman bridgehead forts were typically built near key river crossings to control trade and secure borders, archaeologists said. — Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2025 Troops from Pyongyang had attempted to cut off a Ukrainian bridgehead along the border, said Butusov on his Telegram channel. — Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bridgehead
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bridgehead
  1. base
  2. foothold
  3. fortress
  4. camp
  5. center
Noun
  • Even the base Luxury King and Luxury Two Queen weigh in at around 650 square feet, with a step-down living area that makes work trips feel less like working out of your bedroom.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • At first base during the second half, the Mets have mostly started Young, who has played well.
    — Will Sammon, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of base
Noun
  • Ooredoo, which has had a foothold in Indonesia for nearly two decades, sees data center demand more than tripling in Southeast Asia by 2030.
    — Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • With filmmaking gaining a firm foothold in the state, suburbs like Naperville, Lisle and Long Grove have either put guardrails in place to protect their towns or are working toward that goal.
    — Steve Zalusky, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of foothold
Noun
  • There’s a section dedicated to coffee makers of many sizes and colors; reproductions of El Morro castle with a small slot for a paper roll that tells the story of the fortress; and maracas made in Cuba by artisans.
    — Sarah Moreno August 7, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026
  • There was a metal gate rolled out making the front portion of the plane an impenetrable fortress.
    — David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of fortress
Noun
  • But the Colts are now two weeks into training camp, and the team has had no further updates.
    — James Boyd, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
  • That evening, back at camp beside a fire, Billy answers Kris’ question with the monologue that is the film’s spine.
    — JP Mangalindan, Time, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of camp
Noun
  • Iran has issued a list of concessions the US must make in order for the vital Strait of Hormuz to be reopened, once again bringing the waterway center-stage in Tehran’s dealings with Washington.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
  • His early memories center on 2005’s Axis of Evil tour, during which Ahmed Ahmed, Maz Jobrani, Aron Kader, and Dean Obeidallah set out to contend with an American public still living under the cloud of the World Trade Center attack.
    — Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of center

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“Bridgehead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bridgehead. Accessed 16 Aug. 2026.

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