pretendstronghold
nounUK /prɪˈtɛndˌstrɒŋhəʊld/
US /prɪˈtɛndˌstrɔːŋhoʊld/
A pretend stronghold is a make-believe castle or fort where kids play.
The children built a pretendstronghold out of cardboard boxes and blankets.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A safe, imaginary place in someone's mind where they feel protected.
Her daydreams were a pretendstronghold against the noise of the busy city.
3. A weak or fake defense that only looks strong.
The team's lead was a pretendstronghold that crumbled in the final minutes.
4. A game where players defend a pretend base from imaginary attackers.
At recess, they played pretendstronghold until the bell rang.