Synonyms for

Fort

Verb / fɔ:rt / Another word for fort — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A fort is a strong building or group of buildings where soldiers live.

Synonyms & similar words

fortup fortress fortify garrison citadel stronghold castle keep fortress bastion redoubt blockhouse garrison stockade pallisade rampart earthwork entrenchment breastwork parapet bunker outpost post watchtower

Synonyms by register

Formal

stronghold citadel bastion redoubt

Informal

base outpost strongpoint

Literary

keep bulwark rampart

Antonyms

weakness vulnerability openness undefended exposed unprotected

Common collocations

  • military fort
  • army fort
  • old fort
  • abandoned fort
  • storm the fort
  • defend the fort
  • attack the fort
  • build a fort

Word family

noun fortification
verb fortify
adjective fortified

Usage note

A 'fort' is a permanent or semi-permanent military defensive structure. It is distinct from a temporary 'camp' or a smaller 'outpost'.

Example sentences

  1. The army built a fort on the hill.
  2. We visited an old fort on our vacation.
  3. The soldiers defended the fort against the enemy.
  4. The fort was surrounded by a moat.
  5. The fort provided shelter for the soldiers.

Quotes

  • All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players. They have their exits and their entrances; And one man in his time plays many parts.
  • Fortune favours the brave.
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do.

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