Fort

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /foɹt/, /fɔɹt/
• UK IPA: /fɔːt/
• Rhymes: -ɔː(r)t
• US Homophones: forte
• UK Homophones: fought

Origin

From Middle French fort (adjective use is of Old French).

Full definition of fort

Noun

1. A fortified defensive structure stationed with troops
2. Any permanent army post

Related terms

• fortress
• fortification
• hold the fort

Anagrams

• frot