as in port
a part of a body of water protected and deep enough to be a place of safety for ships
sailed into a quiet anchorage to wait out the storm
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Recent Examples of anchorage
Fort Point Located beneath the south anchorage of the Golden Gate Bridge, Fort Point National Historic Site was constructed to protect San Francisco’s harbor from potential naval threats as the region became rich with the discovery of gold.
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Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
According to the Chattogram Port Authority, 10 container vessels are were berthed at the port’s jetties as of Monday morning, while 19 more ships are waiting at the outer anchorage.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 30 June 2025
As this is the mid-Atlantic’s yachting capital, and an anchorage for caravels, clippers and seaplanes, the spirit of nautical bonhomie is pervasive.
—Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Best known for its 16th century Portuguese fort, Galle is building a marina for yachts of up to 984 feet, with an anchorage for larger vessels.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 30 May 2025
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Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
According to the Chattogram Port Authority, 10 container vessels are were berthed at the port’s jetties as of Monday morning, while 19 more ships are waiting at the outer anchorage.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 30 June 2025
As this is the mid-Atlantic’s yachting capital, and an anchorage for caravels, clippers and seaplanes, the spirit of nautical bonhomie is pervasive.
—Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Best known for its 16th century Portuguese fort, Galle is building a marina for yachts of up to 984 feet, with an anchorage for larger vessels.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anchorage
Noun
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This one to three day route suggests stopping at Horseshoe Bay to chill and watch the ferries sailing into port.—
Miriam Porter,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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As expected, healthy meals sourced locally from ports will comprise most menus.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
25 July 2025
Noun
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The Rooftop at the Envoy is one of the Seaport District’s hot spots, with gorgeous harbor views and a chic clientele.—
Kim Foley MacKinnon,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Rent pedal boats and kayaks, take a glass-bottom boat tour, or go on a romantic gondola cruise around the harbor.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
21 July 2025
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“Anchorage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anchorage. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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