harbour

noun/ˈhɑrbər/

Frequency rank: #4,323 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

A sheltered area of water where ships and boats can anchor safely.

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Example sentence

The small fishing boats returned to the harbour as the storm grew stronger.

Synonyms & related words

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