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

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

Examples

• The fishing boats returned to the harbour at sunset.
• Pearl Harbor is one of the most famous harbours in the world.
• The family decided to harbour the refugee until it was safe for him to return home.
• It’s dangerous to harbour criminals in your house.
• She continued to harbour doubts about his honesty.
• He harboured resentment toward his former business partner for years.
• The old lighthouse guided ships safely into the harbour.
• Don’t harbour negative thoughts about yourself.