castle

Definition

  • noun: a large building usually with high, thick walls and towers that was built in the past to protect against attack
  • noun: a large fortified building or set of buildings
  • verb: to establish in a castle
  • synonyms: acropolis, bastion, beachhead

Examples

  • He's just 'building castles in the air' if he thinks he can open a restaurant without any money.

  • Millionaires built their 'castles' along the lake.

Movie quotes

  • (..) a tournament. But that's it. That's it right there. That's DuLoc. I told ya I'd fiind it. So, that must be Lord Farquaad's castle. - . T . Do you think maybe he's compensating for something? Hey, wait. Wait up, Shrek. (..)
    2001 Shrek