aircraft carrier

noun

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

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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 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 The throttle that controls the aircraft’s engine power originated from an F-18 Super Hornet fighter jet that operates from aircraft carriers, whereas the stick comes from an F-117 Nighthawk stealth attack aircraft. Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 29 June 2026 Although gradually being replaced by the Ford class, the Nimitz class remains among the most capable aircraft carriers ever constructed. Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 28 June 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 3 Jul. 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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