have a harbour

Frequency: 7.010.1 per million words

Used to state that a town or city possesses a harbour.

harbourVERB + HARBOUR/HARBOR

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Examples (10)

  • The town has a small natural harbour.
  • Many coastal villages in this region have a picturesque harbour.
  • Historically, the city had a deep-water harbour which was crucial for trade.
  • If the expansion is approved, the island will have a new, modern harbour.
  • Does this remote settlement have a safe harbour for our boat?
  • Unfortunately, this stretch of coastline doesn't have a suitable harbour for large vessels.
  • The ancient port city boasts that it has the oldest fishing harbour in the country.
  • It's a great advantage for the community to have such a well-sheltered harbour.
  • Despite its small size, the island has a remarkably busy harbour, bustling with ferries and yachts.
  • Any port that wants to attract cruise ships must have a deep harbour and extensive facilities.