aircraft carrier

noun

: a warship with a flight deck on which aircraft can be launched and landed

Examples of aircraft carrier in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Three of the helicopter's crew were found and are in stable condition aboard the aircraft carrier. — N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 1 July 2026

Britain, for example, has put a second aircraft carrier and F35 fighter jets on a higher level of readiness for use in emergencies. — ABC News, 3 July 2026

The Russian drone launch took place while the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle and its escort ships were nearby during a visit to Sweden. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 6 July 2026

Depending on the forces relocated there, the move could see Israel’s reputation as an American aircraft carrier practically put to test. — Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for aircraft carrier

• noncarrier
• barrier

Kids Definition

aircraft carrier

noun

: a warship with a deck from which aircraft can take off and on which they can land