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fortress

fortress

Meaning of fortress

defensive structure

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British English/ˈfɔː.trəs/
American English/ˈfɔrtrəs/
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fortress belongs to the topic "Sightseeing and Landmarks". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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fortress synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between fortress / stronghold / castle / citadel / bastion / redoubt

🇬🇧English

a well-defended place or center of power; often used figuratively (e.g., a political stronghold)

B2Often

The mountain town served as a stronghold for the rebels.

🇬🇧English

a fortified residence for nobility; often domestic and symbolic as well as defensive

B2Very Often

The castle was surrounded by a deep moat and high walls.

C
🇬🇧English
citadel

a strong, often central fortress protecting a town or fortress complex; commanding position

B2Often

The citadel overlooked the city and housed the governor's troops.

B
🇬🇧English
bastion

a projecting part of a fortification for defensive fire; also used figuratively for a strong supporter or defense

B2Often

The soldiers manned the bastion to cover the approach.

R
🇬🇧English
redoubt

a small, often temporary enclosed defensive work, frequently earthworks

B2Rarely

The infantry retreated to a nearby redoubt to regroup.

🇬🇧English

the main fortified tower or stronghold of a castle, often the last refuge in defense

B2Often

The lord and his family withdrew to the keep when the walls were breached.

O
🇬🇧English
outpost

a small, remote military post positioned forward of the main force for observation or early warning

B2Often

They established an outpost on the ridge to monitor enemy movements.

R
🇬🇧English
rampart

a broad defensive wall or embankment forming part of a fortification, often earthworks

B2Often

The ramparts were thick with earth and reinforced with timber.

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fortress means fortress. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce fortress

/ˈfɔː.trəs/

fortress translation

fortress

fortress transcription

/ˈfɔː.trəs/, /ˈfɔrtrəs/

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fortress meaning: what does it mean?

defensive structure

fortress pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

fortress is pronounced as /ˈfɔː.trəs/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is fortress part of Sightseeing and Landmarks vocabulary?

Yes, fortress can be learned in the Sightseeing and Landmarks topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is fortress part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, fortress can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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