Definition of CITADEL

citadel

Plural: citadels

Noun

  • A fortress commanding a city, often a stronghold.
  • a stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle
  • A strong fortress that sits high above a city.
  • A stronghold or fortified place.
  • An armoured portion of a warship, housing important equipment.
  • A Salvation Army meeting place.

Examples

  • The opponent built a CITADEL of defensive letters around the triple word score.

Origin / Etymology

From French citadelle, from Italian cittadella, diminutive of città (“city”), from Latin cīvitās.

Scrabble Score: 10

citadel: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
citadel: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
citadel: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

citadel: valid Words With Friends Word