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.