Fort

Pronunciation: /fɔrt/

Definitions of fort

noun a strong or fortified place typically used for military defense

Example Sentences

A1 The fort was surrounded by a high wall.

A2 The soldiers defended the fort from enemy attacks.

B1 Visitors can explore the ruins of the ancient fort.

B2 The fort was strategically located on a hill overlooking the valley.

C1 The fort's architecture was a blend of different styles from various time periods.

C2 The fort's historical significance made it a popular tourist destination.

Examples of fort in a Sentence

formal The fort was strategically positioned on top of the hill.

informal Let's go check out that old fort on the outskirts of town.

slang I heard there's a sick party happening at the fort tonight.

figurative She built a fort around her heart to protect herself from getting hurt.

Grammatical Forms of fort

• past tense: forted
• plural: forts
• comparative: more fort
• superlative: most fort
• present tense: fort
• future tense: will fort
• perfect tense: have forted
• continuous tense: is forting
• singular: fort
• positive degree: very fort
• infinitive: to fort
• gerund: forting
• participle: forted

Origin and Evolution of fort

First Known Use: 0013 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'fort' originated from the Latin word 'fortis' meaning strong or fortified.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'fort' has retained its original meaning of a strong or fortified structure, but has also come to be used more broadly to refer to any military stronghold or defensive position.