fort

noun

ˈfȯrt How to pronounce fort (audio)
Definition of fortnext
as in fortress
a structure or place from which one can resist attack a series of forts along the frontier

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Recent Examples of fort Lazy rivers wind beneath breezy palms, while soaring slides and fort-like play areas peek out of the foliage. — Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2026 The historic Gulf Shores fort played a significant role in several military conflicts, including the Civil War. — CBS News, 30 July 2026 Officials later found that the cannonballs had been stolen from Fort Morgan, a historic fort in Gasque, Alabama. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026 Officials said the artifacts were safely returned to the fort after law enforcement completed its investigation. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for fort
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fort
  1. fortress
  2. stronghold
  3. fortification
  4. citadel
  5. castle
  6. bastion
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
  • Republican lawmakers in Missouri passed a contentious new congressional map last fall, carving up the Democratic stronghold in the Fifth District and splitting Kansas City residents into three separate districts.
    — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Sarah Miller, a software engineer from the liberal stronghold of Madison, has heard all of the chatter about a civil war in the Democratic Party between progressives and moderates.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of stronghold
Noun
  • The historic military fort overlooks the entrance to the Halifax Harbour and boasts old fortifications, historic artifacts, and unbeatable ocean views.
    — Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • That is, in part, because Ukraine has built additional lines of defense with fortifications and minefields.
    — Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 31 July 2026
Definition of fortification
Noun
  • One night, a cockroach breaches his citadel, and Pratt swiftly dispatches it.
    — Asim Ali, Time, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Laelaps was sent to chase a fox that was terrorizing the Cadmea, a citadel.
    — Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 24 July 2026
Definition of citadel
Noun
  • That’s been the story of this third season, one that started with Rhaenyra storming the castle and taking the Iron Throne and then promptly saw her get picked apart by dozens of unforeseen calamities.
    — Brian Grubb, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Also a knighthood and a castle and certainly social status that ensures he won’t be treated like scum.
    — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of castle
Noun
  • Stereo 41, Walnut Creek A bastion of late-night coolness – almost too cool – has taken root in downtown Walnut Creek.
    — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 28 July 2026
  • With Sir John Hall as chairman, this bastion of stale mediocrity was now forward-thinking and ambitious.
    — George Caulkin, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of bastion

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