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fortress

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈfɔrtrəs/ · UK /ˈfɔːtrəs/

fortress means: A large, strongly protected building or place designed to resist attacks.

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A large, strongly protected building or place designed to resist attacks.

  • The fortress stands on a hill.
  • Soldiers defended the fortress for months.
  • The old fortress has thick stone walls.

Similar words: stronghold, fort, citadel

Common phrases: stone fortress, mountain fortress, fortress walls

Questions about fortress

What does fortress mean?

A large, strongly protected building or place designed to resist attacks.

What is fortress in other languages?

Türkçe: kale · Español: fortaleza · Français: forteresse · Deutsch: Festung · Italiano: fortezza · 日本語: 要塞

How do you pronounce fortress?

In American English /ˈfɔrtrəs/; in British English /ˈfɔːtrəs/.

How do you use fortress in a sentence?

The fortress stands on a hill. Soldiers defended the fortress for months.

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