harbour

noun B2

Meaning

A harbour is a sheltered area of water where ships can dock and transfer people or cargo, often equipped with facilities for loading and unloading.
💡 Common mistake: Do not confuse "harbour" (noun) with "harbor" (American spelling).

Example Sentences

Is the harbour busy with boats this morning ?
The harbour provides safe shelter for ships during severe weather .
The small harbour is full of fishing boats today .
The small harbour was filled with fishing boats and seagulls .

Never forget "harbour"

Set a daily goal, reinforce with word cards and games, and track your progress in the Vocab5000 app — learn every B2 level word permanently with our science-based repetition system.

Vocab5000