fortress
/ˈfɔrtrəs/
noun
- A large, strong building or group of buildings built to defend a place against attack; a military stronghold.
- Tourists explored the old fortress and learned about its history.
- The ancient fortress stood on the hill, its thick stone walls still intact.
- Soldiers guarded the fortress day and night to protect the kingdom.
- Something that provides a strong sense of security or protection, often used figuratively.
- The company built a financial fortress to survive the economic crisis.
- For him, books were a fortress against the chaos of the outside world.
- Her home was her fortress, a place where she felt completely safe.