noun
A strong building or group of buildings used to protect soldiers and defend a place.
The soldiers guarded the fort.
The old fort stands near the river.
Common phrases & grammar
military fort · fort walls · defend a fort
American English
How to pronounce fort
nounB1Common word
FORT
/fɔɹt̚/
One syllable.
A strong building or group of buildings used to protect soldiers and defend a place.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
noun
A small shelter that children make or use for playing, often with blankets, chairs, or boxes.
The children built a fort in the living room.
Mia is reading inside her blanket fort.
Common phrases & grammar
build a fort · blanket fort · play in a fort
Useful expressions
To stay in charge and take care of a place or situation while someone else is away.
Can you hold the fort while I get lunch?