warship

noun

war·​ship ˈwȯr-ˌship How to pronounce warship (audio)
: a naval vessel

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The presence of the aircraft carrier and its accompanying warships gives Trump the option of a third carrier group in the Middle East if needed. Arkansas Online, 25 June 2025 Tokyo is converting warships into aircraft carriers capable of deploying stealth fighter jets, while Seoul has outlined plans to build a vessel equipped with dozens of drones. Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025 When Iran launched a volley of ballistic missiles at Israel in October, the U.S. helped to intercept its attacks using interceptors fired from two other U.S. warships. Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 21 June 2025 Allies will also invest in more warships, aircraft, drones, and long-range missile systems. Mark Rutte, Foreign Affairs, 20 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for warship

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First Known Use

1533, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of warship was in 1533

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“Warship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/warship. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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warship

noun
war·​ship ˈwȯ(ə)r-ˌship How to pronounce warship (audio)
: a ship armed for combat

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