aircraft carrier

noun

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

Examples of aircraft carrier in a Sentence

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There will soon be two aircraft carrier strike groups in the Middle East as the USS Gerald R Ford makes its way to the region, meaning there will be close to 120 Navy aircraft in the area. Jonathan Karl, ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026 In recent days, the American military has expanded its presence in the Middle East, sending additional fighter jets and a second aircraft carrier to the region. Elena Moore, NPR, 24 Feb. 2026 Two aircraft carriers and 14 surface warships are deployed to the region. Dan Mangan,garrett Downs,spencer Kimball,megan Sauer, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026 Another aircraft carrier is on the way to the region, with more naval destroyers in tow. Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for aircraft carrier

Word History

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of aircraft carrier was in 1917

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“Aircraft carrier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aircraft%20carrier. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.

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aircraft carrier

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