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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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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').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fort. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fort
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