harbour

11 plus vocabulary word for grammar school entrance exams

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Learn the meaning of harbour with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

harbour

(noun, verb)

Meaning

a place where ships dock safely

Example

"The fisherman returned to the harbour after a long day at sea."

Synonyms

portdock

More about this word

Word origin
From Old English 'herebeorg', meaning shelter.
Related word forms
  • verb: harboured
  • noun: harbourage