Anchorage/ˈæŋkərɪdʒ/ Definition 1 of 5Pro Tip 1/3Nautical Use Primarily used in a marine context to describe a suitable place for a ship to anchor. The bay provided a secure anchorage during the storm. Pro Tip 2/3Safety Implication Implies a location that offers protection from adverse conditions at sea. They sought anchorage to weather the hurricane. Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Literal Can be metaphorical, suggesting a place of refuge or rest in other aspects of life. After his long journey, the hostel was his anchorage.