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warship

noun

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

Examples of warship in a Sentence

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This is the creature's most recognizable feature, which sits above the water's surface and resembles the 18th-century warships of the same name. Hunter Geisel, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025 The warship arrived near Venezuela last week. Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2025 Chinese state media described them as part of a new anti-ship missile formation capable of launching from warships, aircraft, and submarines. Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 28 Nov. 2025 Kyiv’s sea drones have sunk Russian warships and shot down Russian military aircraft with surface-to-air missiles. Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 27 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for warship

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of warship was in the 15th century

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“Warship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/warship. Accessed 5 Dec. 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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