Is anchorage a common or proper noun?

Answer 1

The noun anchorage is a common noun, a word for a place suitable for a ship to drop anchor, any place for any boat or ship.

A proper noun is the name of a person, place, thing, or a title; for example:

• Anchorage, Alaska
• Anchorage Inn, York Beach, Maine
• Anchorage Cafe, Anchorage, Kentucky

Answer 2

"Anchorage" can be both a common noun and a proper noun. As a common noun, it refers to any place where ships anchor. As a proper noun, it specifically refers to the largest city in Alaska.