Fort Wayne

fɔːrt weɪn

Definition

Definition of Fort Wayne - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

geography

Rare

city in northeastern Indiana

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Fort Wayne is known for its vibrant arts scene.

city

municipality

urban area

administrative

Rare

county seat of Allen County, Indiana

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Fort Wayne hosts the county courthouse.

county seat

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Expressions with fort

guard the fort

remain in charge while others are away

Can you guard the fort while I meet the client?

hold down the fort

take care of a place while others are away

Can you hold down the fort while I'm out?

man the fort

take care of a place in someone's absence

While she's away, I'll man the fort.

climbing fort

structure for children to climb on

The kids enjoyed the climbing fort at the park.

pillow fort

temporary structure made from pillows and blankets for play

We built a pillow fort in the living room.

snow fort

structure made of snow for play or defense

The children built a snow fort to have a snowball fight.

Examples of Fort Wayne in a sentence

The zoo in Fort Wayne is a popular attraction.
Fort Wayne is known for its vibrant arts scene.
The university in Fort Wayne offers diverse programs.

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Hebrew:פּוֹרְט וֵיין, ...
Russian:Форт-Уэйн, ...
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Swedish:Fort Wayne, stad och administrativ centralort i Allen County, Indiana, ...
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Definition of Fort Wayne - Reverso English Dictionary

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