harbor meaning

harbor as a verb

1. maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
   • bear a grudge
   • entertain interesting notions
   • harbor a resentment

   Synonyms: harbour, hold, entertain, nurse

   Type of: feel

2. secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)

   Synonyms: harbour

   Type of: shelter

   Related forms: harborage

3. keep in one's possession; of animals

   Synonyms: harbour

   Type of: keep

4. hold back a thought or feeling about
   • She is harboring a grudge against him

   Synonyms: harbour, shield

   Type of: hide

harbor as a noun

1. a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo

   Synonyms: seaport, haven, harbour

   Type of: port

   Kinds: coaling station, port of call, Caesarea, Pearl Harbor, Boston Harbor

2. a place of refuge and comfort and security

   Synonyms: harbour

   Type of: refuge

How to pronounce harbor

harbor is pronounced /ˈhɑːbə/ in British English and /ˈhɑrbɚ/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with harbor

• arbour
• barber