Meaning & Definition of word "Harbour"

Harbour

/ˈhɑːrbər/

1. A place on the coast where vessels may find shelter, particularly from rough water.
- Example: The ship anchored in the harbour to wait out the storm.
2. A place of refuge or safety.
- Example: The forest served as a harbour for wildlife seeking shelter from the hunters.
3. An area of water providing safe anchorage for ships.
- Example: The harbour was bustling with activity as boats came and went.

1. To keep or hold in the mind; to nourish or maintain (an idea, feeling, etc.).
- Example: She continued to harbour doubts about the decision.
2. To provide shelter or refuge to someone or something.
- Example: The town decided to harbour the refugees during the crisis.
3. To conceal or protect something.
- Example: He was accused of harbouring a fugitive in his home.

From Middle English 'herberwe', from Old English 'herebeorg', meaning 'shelter, lodging'.

harbor a grudge:

To keep resentment against someone.

safe harbor:

A place of refuge or protection.

to harbor doubts:

To hold feelings of uncertainty.

harborage:

The act of harboring, or a place of shelter.

harbormaster:

An official in charge of a port's operations.

Meaning: To keep secret or hidden

Example Sentence: He's been harboring a secret about his job.

Meaning: To have a crush on someone

Example Sentence: I think she harbors a thing for him.