B2nounformaltravelnature
US/ˈæŋ.kər.ɪdʒ/
UK/ˈæŋ.kər.ɪdʒ/
a place in the sea or a harbor where ships can safely stop and stay in position
In context
The fleet found a sheltered anchorage behind the island before the storm hit.
Several yachts were waiting at the anchorage for the tide to change.
The bay offers a safe anchorage for small boats all year round.
Words that go with anchorage
adjective + noun
- safe anchorageThe cove is a safe anchorage in any weather.
- sheltered anchorageThey sailed to a sheltered anchorage for the night.
- good anchorageThe coast has few good anchorages.
verb + noun
- find an anchorageWe found an anchorage just before dark.
- reach the anchorageThe crew reached the anchorage at dawn.
noun + preposition
- anchorage for shipsThe bay is a natural anchorage for ships.