RAMPART Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

rampart

noun

Definition of rampart

as in wall

a tall, thick stone or dirt structure that is built around a castle, town, etc., to protect it from attacks

—usually plural The city's ramparts crumbled long ago.

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Recent Examples of rampart Researchers speculate that the builders may have been strangers to the area—possibly migrants from what is now Latvia, whose low rampart structures are similar to this one—who found themselves in conflict with local communities. — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 8 Apr. 2026 Finally, unable to stand down the household guard on her own, Alicent confesses her scheme to Helaena, who orders the sentries on the ramparts to hold fire when Rhaenyra flies in on Syrax. — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 June 2026 Near the ramparts of the Hivernage district and not far from the Menara Gardens, the Four Seasons offers an authentic stay in the heart of a lush, Moorish paradise. — Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 10 June 2026 Gaspare Fossati, the architect best known for restoring Hagia Sophia, renovated the building in the 1840s, while the remains of 13th-century Genoese ramparts still form part of the restaurant walls downstairs. — Liam Hess, Vogue, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for rampart

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Noun

Originally more than 22,965 feet long, the ancient walls wind over the hillsides, offering stunning views of the Dalmatian countryside and the 4,000-year-old salt pans below.

— Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
On the walls, black-and-white printouts of newspaper articles, magazines and book pages looked like they were plucked from a Pinterest board on scrapbooking.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

Definition of wall

Noun

For the past 30 years, the 6,000-square-foot bulwark served as the Yancey County Public Library, but no amount of shelving could mask the fact something more complex and was just below the surface.

— Mark Price Updated June 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 June 2026
In casting a figure who could embody an industry, a medium, a bulwark against unworthy encroachers and invaders, Michael Patrick King and Lisa Kudrow brought in Burrows as the most believable person possible.

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 19 June 2026

Definition of bulwark

Noun

The first batter Barnes faced, Jonah Heim, deposited a 444-foot home run on the roof of the Dodgers’ clubhouse beyond the center-field fence.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
According to Frank Lands, deputy director of operations for the park service, roughly 70 fence post tops were also thrown into the pool.

— Marco Gacina, NBC news, 2 July 2026

Definition of fence

Noun

Other risks to metal production from El Nino include the potential for aluminum and zinc shortages caused by low water levels in hydroelectric dams in China’s southern Yunnan province.

— Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Montezuma County officials also ordered evacuations for private lands in the lower Dolores River corridor, from the dam to Bradfield Bridge, Ferris fire officials said.

— Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 30 June 2026

Definition of dam

Noun

The laminate reinforces the glass to create a shatter-resistant barrier, preventing shards of glass from flying out during extreme weather.

— Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Staffers wheeled the barriers over from the adjacent University of Washington baseball complex.

— Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 4 July 2026

Definition of barrier

Noun

The dealers will inspect and repair or replace the fender flares as necessary, free of charge, as part of the recall remedy, NHTSA said.

— Reuters, NBC news, 30 June 2026
Separately, Ford is also recalling 36,046 Bronco vehicles with model years 2022 to 2026 because the fender flares may be improperly secured and can fall off, creating a hazard for drivers, the NHTSA said.

— Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 30 June 2026

Definition of fender

Noun

Investing in gold can diversify your portfolio, as it’s seen as a safe-haven investment during times of uncertainty or turmoil and as an inflation hedge.

— Liz Knueven, CNBC, 7 July 2026
Give bird feeders protection from predators; planting shrubs and dense hedges gives them places to hide.

— The Spruce, The Spruce, 5 July 2026

Definition of hedge

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