Fortress

Pronunciation: /ˈfɔrt.rɪs/

Definitions of fortress

noun a large fortified place or building where military forces are stationed

Example Sentences

A1 The castle had a tall fortress to protect it from invaders.

A2 The ancient fortress was built on a hill overlooking the village.

B1 The fortress was surrounded by a moat filled with water to deter attackers.

B2 The fortress walls were made of thick stone blocks to withstand enemy attacks.

C1 The fortress was strategically located on the border to defend against enemy incursions.

C2 The fortress was a formidable stronghold, impervious to siege tactics.

Examples of fortress in a Sentence

formal The fortress was built with strong stone walls to withstand any attack.

informal The fortress is like a giant castle, so cool!

slang That fortress is lit, bro!

figurative Her mind was a fortress, protecting her from negative thoughts.

Grammatical Forms of fortress

• plural: fortresses
• comparative: more fortress
• superlative: most fortress
• present tense: fortress
• future tense: will fortress
• perfect tense: have fortress
• continuous tense: am fortressing
• singular: fortress
• positive degree: fortress
• infinitive: to fortress
• gerund: fortressing
• participle: fortressed

Origin and Evolution of fortress

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Latin

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

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'fortress' has retained its original meaning of a strong, fortified structure used for defense purposes.