fortress

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈfɔr.trəs/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈfɔː.trəs/

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• Hyphenation: fort‧ress

Noun

Singular fortress

Plural fortresses

1. (countable) A fortress is a large fortified place usually with high security.
   • Synonyms: bastion, stronghold and bulwark