bridgehead

noun

ˈbrij-ˌhed How to pronounce bridgehead (audio)
Definition of bridgeheadnext
as in base
a place from which an advance (as for military operations) is made established a bridgehead on the beach before beginning the land invasion

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Recent Examples of bridgehead Less than 1,400 miles from Miami, Caracas is often touted as a bridgehead for Russian President Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Washington’s backyard. — Stefano Pozzebon, CNN, 23 July 2024 Russia began establishing in Libya a bridgehead for its activities in sub-Saharan Africa in 2018. — Frederic Wehrey, Foreign Affairs, 9 July 2024 The same private Russian military contractor—the Wagner Group—whose fighters entered eastern Ukraine ahead of Russia’s all-out assault has also established, over the past several years, Russian bridgeheads in a handful of countries across Africa. — Stephen Smith, Foreign Affairs, 10 Mar. 2022 The cost of holding on against Russia on the Dnieper bridgehead is high. — Dominique Soguel, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 June 2024 See All Example Sentences for bridgehead
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bridgehead
  1. base
  2. foothold
  3. fortress
  4. camp
  5. center
Noun
  • While Trump retains strong support from his base, his approval among swing voters has eroded.
    — Susan Page, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
  • Explosions reported near military base in Kirzhachsky district, Vladimir region — local media A road leading from Moscow to Kirzhach has reportedly been blocked.
    — Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Definition of base
Noun
  • The former recently offered the ability to integrate its chatbot Claude into Gmail, Google Docs, and Google Calendar—gaining a foothold in an existing tech ecosystem rather than building anew.
    — Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 22 Apr. 2025
  • China does not want external powers, particularly in the West, to gain a foothold in Myanmar and thereby challenge Beijing’s regional dominance.
    — Ye Myo Hein, Foreign Affairs, 17 Apr. 2025
Definition of foothold
Noun
  • This means turning Ukraine into a defensive fortress with German arms and money.
    — David McWilliams, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
  • But the Romans eventually built up Vindobona into a full-scale military fortress—and perhaps this first-century battle was the catalyst.
    — Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
Definition of fortress
Noun
  • The guide showcases all the programs and events being offered by the district this summer, including camps, trips and special events like Concerts in Your Park, fireworks shows and outdoor movie nights.
    — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
  • Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of modern Pakistan, came to lead the camp while advocating this view.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 24 Apr. 2025
Definition of camp
Noun
  • The former Los Angeles Sparks center had Lauren after joining the Los Angeles Sparks and was candid about the challenges of being a mother and professional athlete.
    — Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 14 Apr. 2025
  • This is a small fraction of the power needed to support data centers.
    — Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Definition of center

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“Bridgehead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bridgehead. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.

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