Harbor

/ˈhɑːbΙ™/

The meaning and definition of Harbor, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. Any place of shelter.
    β€œThe neighborhood is a well-known harbor for petty thieves.”
  2. A sheltered expanse of water, adjacent to land, in which ships may anchor or dock, especially for loading and unloading.

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Origin

From Middle English herberwe.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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