harbour

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: harbours · harbouring · harboured

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Standard spelling of harbor.

Noun

Examples

In West Wales it has never been possible until recently to exploit the magnificent natural harbour of Milford Haven, for there was no industrial hinterland.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Standard spelling of harbor.

Verb

Examples

The docks, which once harboured tall ships, now harbour only petty thieves.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “harbour” mean?

Standard spelling of harbor.

Is “harbour” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.