Definition of harbor

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • harbor is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
  • harbor is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
  • harbor is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 11

Definition of harbor


  • a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. harbour
    2. haven
    3. seaport
  • a place of refuge and comfort and security (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. harbour
  • keep in one's possession; of animals (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. harbour
  • maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings) (verb)

    Examples

    1. harbor a resentment

    Synonyms

    1. entertain
    2. harbour
    3. hold
    4. nurse
  • secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals) (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. harbour
  • hold back a thought or feeling about (verb)

    Examples

    1. She is harboring a grudge against him

    Synonyms

    1. harbour
    2. shield

See definition of harbor in Merriam Webster