ANCHORAGE - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

the condition of being secured to a base

Example: the plant needs a firm anchorage; the mother provides emotional anchorage for the entire family

Categories: Condition, Status

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Noun

a fee for anchoring

Categories: Fee

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Noun

a city in south central Alaska

Example: Anchorage is the largest city in Alaska

Meaning 4

Part of speech: Noun

place for vessels to anchor

Categories: Area, Country

Meaning 5

Part of speech: Noun

the act of anchoring

Categories: Arrival

Synonyms

Anchorage ground, Anchorage

🔗 Related Words

anchor – A related word in the same word family.

age – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

Some words entered English through trade goods—we borrowed both the product and its foreign name.