anchorage
ANG-kuh-rihj
Anchorage (noun) means a place where ships can safely anchor, such as a sheltered bay or harbor. Example: “The bay offered a calm anchorage during the storm.”
noun
1
A place where ships can safely anchor, such as a sheltered bay or harbor.
"The bay offered a calm anchorage during the storm."
2
A fee charged to a ship for anchoring in a particular place.
"Anchorage is five pounds a night outside the harbour."
"The port authority collected anchorage from every vessel that moored there."
How to use anchorage
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA spot where ships can drop anchor safely, or the charge for doing so.
Common mistake
Don't confuse the common noun "anchorage" with the city Anchorage, Alaska — same word origin, different meaning.
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Word forms
- Plural
- anchorages
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The bay offered a calm _____ during the storm.
Etymology
Formed from anchor plus the suffix -age, indicating a place or fee associated with anchoring.
Synonyms
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anchorage ground
Rhymes for anchorage
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What does “anchorage” mean?
The word “anchorage” means a place where ships can safely anchor, such as a sheltered bay or harbor. In plain terms, a spot where ships can drop anchor safely, or the charge for doing so.
How do you pronounce “anchorage”?
“Anchorage” is pronounced ANG-kuh-rihj (/ˈæŋkɚɪd͡ʒ/ in IPA).
How do you use “anchorage” in a sentence?
Here is “anchorage” used in a sentence: “The bay offered a calm anchorage during the storm.”
What part of speech is “anchorage”?
“Anchorage” is a noun.
Is “anchorage” a common word?
“Anchorage” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “anchorage” have?
“Anchorage” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a place where ships can safely anchor, such as a sheltered bay or harbor.
