How to Pronounce "foss"
word
ˈfɑs
FAHS
fɒs
FOSS
Definition
An old or archaic word for a ditch or moat, often referring to a trench dug around a fort or castle for defense.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɑs
British English
fɒs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FAHS
UK
FOSS
Listen in Context
The castle was surrounded by a deep foss.
The soldiers dug a foss for protection.
The old map shows a foss around the city walls.
In medieval times, a foss kept invaders at bay.