Cool MateMeaning of Harbour
an area of water on the coast, protected from the open sea by strong walls, where ships can shelter
In simple words: A place where boats are kept safely.
Harbour in a sentence
- Several boats lay at anchor in the harbour.
- to **enter/leave harbour**
- the harbour front/mouth/wall
- She felt as though she'd reached a safe harbour after sailing in a vast, unfriendly sea.
- The fishing fleet is in harbour.
- The town has a small natural harbour.
- They entered the harbour with flags flying.
- We sailed out of the harbour at daybreak.
- We landed in a natural sheltered harbour.
- the old harbour town of Watchet
How to use Harbour
Use 'harbour' when referring to a sheltered area for boats in both spoken and written contexts. It can also metaphorically refer to keeping feelings or thoughts. Avoid in highly informal conversations.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Sounds like 'harbor' — think of a safe place for ships to dock.
Related words
Collocations with Harbour
Common mistakes with Harbour
- Confused with 'harbor', the American spelling.
- Used in non-nautical contexts where 'bay' might be more accurate.
- Pluralized as 'harbours' incorrectly when referring to the concept.
Harbour appears in
Harbour in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
ميناء
مكان آمن للسفن والقوارب.
- Bengaliবাংলা
Harbour
এমন একটি জায়গা যেখানে নৌকা নিরাপদে রাখা হয়।
- GermanDeutsch
Hafen
Ein Ort, an dem Boote sicher aufbewahrt werden.
- SpanishEspañol
Puerto
Un lugar seguro para los barcos.
- Persianفارسی
بندر
جایی که قایقها به طور ایمن نگهداری میشوند.
- FrenchFrançais
Port
Un endroit où les bateaux sont gardés en sécurité.
- Hindiहिन्दी
बंदरगाह
एक ऐसी जगह जहाँ नावों को सुरक्षित रखा जाता है।
- ItalianItaliano
Porto
Un posto dove le barche sono tenute al sicuro.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Porto
Um lugar onde barcos ficam guardados em segurança.
- RussianРусский
Гавань, порт
Место, где безопасно хранят лодки.
- Urduاردو
بندر، پناہ گاہ
ایک محفوظ جگہ جہاں کشتیاں رکھی جاتی ہیں۔
- Chinese中文
港口, 避风港
船只安全停靠的地方。
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Frequently asked questions about Harbour
What does Harbour mean?
A place where boats are kept safely.
What is the definition of Harbour?
an area of water on the coast, protected from the open sea by strong walls, where ships can shelter
How do you use Harbour in a sentence?
Several boats lay at anchor in the harbour.
Can you give another example of Harbour?
to **enter/leave harbour**
What are synonyms for Harbour?
Common alternatives include dock, port, marina, haven, refuge.
What is the opposite of Harbour?
Opposite meanings include port, open sea, exposure.
What words go with Harbour?
It commonly pairs with deep, deep-water, good, have, come into, enter, defences/defenses, wall, town, in (a/the) harbour, into (a/the) harbour, out of a/the harbour, the entrance to a harbour, the mouth of a harbour.
What are common mistakes when using Harbour?
Confused with 'harbor', the American spelling. Used in non-nautical contexts where 'bay' might be more accurate. Pluralized as 'harbours' incorrectly when referring to the concept.
How do you pronounce Harbour?
US: /["/ˈhɑːrbər/"]/, UK: /["/ˈhɑːbə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Harbour?
Use 'harbour' when referring to a sheltered area for boats in both spoken and written contexts. It can also metaphorically refer to keeping feelings or thoughts. Avoid in highly informal conversations.
What CEFR level is Harbour?
"Harbour" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.