fort monmouth: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
LowFormal / Historical / Geographical
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What does “fort monmouth” mean?
A proper noun referring to a specific location—a former U.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
A proper noun referring to a specific location—a former U.S. Army installation in Monmouth County, New Jersey.
Used historically and geographically to refer to the specific military base (1917-2011), its associated facilities, and the area. Also used metonymically to refer to the research and development activities that occurred there, particularly in communications and electronics.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
As a specific U.S. location, the term is almost exclusively used in American English contexts.
Connotations
In the UK, the term would likely be recognized only by those with knowledge of U.S. military history. In the US, it connotes military history, Cold War-era technology, and regional geography.
Frequency
Extremely rare in British English; low and context-specific in American English.
Grammar
How to Use “fort monmouth” in a Sentence
Located at Fort MonmouthWorked at Fort MonmouthThe former Fort MonmouthVocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “fort monmouth” in a Sentence
adjective
American English
- Fort Monmouth-era technology
- Fort Monmouth redevelopment plans
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Rare, except in real estate or development contexts discussing the repurposing of the site.
Academic
Used in historical, military, or technological research papers.
Everyday
Extremely rare in casual conversation outside of New Jersey residents or veterans.
Technical
Used in military history, communications engineering history, and base closure documentation.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “fort monmouth”
Neutral
Weak
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “fort monmouth”
- Misspelling as 'Fort Monmouth' (double n).
- Using it as a common noun (e.g., 'a fort monmouth').
- Confusing it with Fort Monroe or other locations.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it was closed as part of the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) process in 2011.
It is located in Monmouth County, New Jersey, USA.
It was a major center for the U.S. Army's research and development in communications, radar, and electronics for most of the 20th century.
While the base itself is closed, parts of the area are being redeveloped. Public access depends on the specific site and its current use.
A proper noun referring to a specific location—a former U.
Fort monmouth is usually formal / historical / geographical in register.
Fort monmouth: in British English it is pronounced /ˌfɔːt ˈmɒnməθ/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌfɔːrt ˈmɑːnməθ/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
FORT = military base. MONMOUTH = sounds like 'month'—think of a calendar month spent at a fort in New Jersey.
Conceptual Metaphor
N/A (primarily a literal place-name).
Practice
Quiz
What is Fort Monmouth primarily known as?