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fort

/fɔːrt/
fort
Plural:forts
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• noun

1

A fortified building or strategic enclosure designed for military defense.

Example

"The soldiers retreated to the coastal fort to prepare for the impending naval bombardment."

2

A makeshift structure built by children for play, often constructed out of blankets, pillows, or cardboard.

Example

"The children spent a rainy afternoon building a massive blanket fort in the living room."

3

North American A permanent military post or camp.

Example

"After finishing his basic training, he was assigned to a fort in Texas."

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• Nearby Words

formosan pit viper
foroglio
forsythia
fort
fortaleza
fortescue
fortress

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'forte', borrowed from Old French 'fort' (meaning 'strong place' or 'stronghold'), derived from the Latin 'fortis' (meaning 'strong' or 'brave').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fort. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fort
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