Harbour Definition

harbour
noun
  1. a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo
  2. a place of refuge and comfort and security
verb
  1. secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
  2. keep in one's possession; of animals
  3. hold back a thought or feeling about; "She is harboring a grudge against him"
  4. maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings); "bear a grudge"; "entertain interesting notions"; "harbor a resentment"

"Harbour" in song lyrics

See how harbour is used in real songs:

  • "I bomb tracks like Pearl Harbour"
    Funkoars — Kidney Shifters
  • "The blood I spill could fill the entire New York harbour"
    Ill Bill — I'm Not Happy '94
  • "Pearls stud by to still water from Horror Harbour"
    Warcloud f/ Juleunique — Battleship Starship Warcloud Shakespear Cliff

Usage tips for "harbour"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "harbour" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for harbour to find words that pair well.

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