Definition of bastion

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • bastion is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
  • bastion is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 9
  • bastion is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 11

Definition of bastion


  • a stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. citadel
  • a group that defends a principle (noun)

    Examples

    1. a bastion against corruption
    2. the last bastion of communism
  • projecting part of a rampart or other fortification (noun)

See definition of bastion in Merriam Webster