Harbor

/hˈɑːbɐ/

/ˈhɑɹbɝ/

harbour

Definition & Meaning of "harbor"

Harbor

NOUN

a sheltered area of water along the coast where ships, boats, and other vessels can anchor safely, typically protected from rough seas by natural or artificial barriers

port

a safe place that provides refuge or shelter from danger or difficulty

refuge

sanctuary

to harbor

VERB

to provide a safe place for a person

Transitive: to harbor sb

1.1

to serve as a habitat or protective environment for a living organism

1.2

to serve as a carrier for harmful microorganisms

harbor

carry

to hold or possess something within

Transitive: to harbor sth

to maintain thoughts, feelings, or emotions, often over time

entertain

bear

nurture

Transitive: to harbor a thought or feeling

(of a ship) to dock or take shelter in a harbor

berth

dock

moor

Intransitive: to harbor somewhere

Old use

(of an organism) to live within another living organism as a host

Intransitive: to harbor somewhere

harbor

harborage

harborless

adj

harborless

adj

Example

The town’s harbor is busy with fishing boats returning early in the morning.

A lighthouse stands at the entrance of the harbor.

The cruise ship entered the harbor, and passengers got ready to explore the city.

The ships docked in the harbor to avoid the storm approaching from the open sea.

They built a new marina in the harbor to accommodate more yachts.

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