1. protected areas of water where ships can dock safely
Usage: nautical

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

Examples

• The fishing boats returned to safe harbors before the storm.
• Many coastal cities have natural harbors that support shipping.
• The family harbors refugees fleeing the war.
• She harbors deep resentment about the unfair treatment.
• He harbors dreams of becoming a professional musician.
• The old barn harbors many species of birds.
• Don’t harbor negative thoughts about your mistakes.