harbour
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harbour¹
noun harbours
- Standard spelling of harbor. In West Wales it has never been possible until recently to exploit the magnificent natural harbour of Milford Haven, for there was no industrial hinterland.
verb harbours · harbouring · harboured
- Standard spelling of harbor. The docks, which once harboured tall ships, now harbour only petty thieves.
Harbour²
Where it comes from
* As an English surname, from the noun harbour, British spelling of harbor. Compare Harbach.
* As a French surname, variant of Arbour.
proper noun Harbours · Arber · Harber · Harbor
- A surname from English
- A surname from French, variant of Arbour
Thesaurus
Closest in meaning: harbor, haven, seaport, shield, hold, nurse, entertain, wharf, dockside, quay, port, marina, pier, submarine, marine, undersea
Talk about this word "harbour." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/harbour. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. harbour. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/harbour "harbour." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/harbour.Cite this
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