What does “rampart” mean?
- 1
nouna wide wall of earth or stone built to protect a castle or town
We walked along the ramparts of the old city.
- 2
nounsomething that protects or defends
The courts are a rampart against abuse of power.
Rampart at a glance
- Part of speech
- noun
- CEFR level
- C2 (proficient)
- Pronunciation
- /ˈræmˌpɑrt/ · RAM-part
How to use “rampart” correctly
Usually plural, “the ramparts”. Found in history writing and in the US national anthem.
Synonyms, opposites and related words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- wall
- fortification
- bulwark
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