1. a sheltered area of water where ships can dock safely

1. to give shelter or refuge to someone or something
2. to keep or hold a thought or feeling in one’s mind

Examples

• The fishing boats returned to the harbor at sunset.
• Pearl Harbor is a famous naval base in Hawaii.
• The family decided to harbor the refugee in their home.
• It’s dangerous to harbor criminals from the police.
• She continued to harbor doubts about his honesty.
• He harbored resentment toward his former boss for years.
• The small coastal town has a picturesque harbor.
• Don’t harbor negative thoughts about yourself.