shipbuilder

noun

ship·​build·​er ˈship-ˌbil-dər How to pronounce shipbuilder (audio)
: one who designs or constructs ships
shipbuilding noun

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The shipbuilder has just launched the first vessel in its sporty new Fast50 line. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 June 2026 Huntington Ingalls Industries is America’s largest military shipbuilder and has been developing its autonomous Romulus family of unmanned vessels. Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026 The settlement resolves the state's claims against the companies but does not cover claims against shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries. Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 20 May 2026 Maryland’s settlement does not resolve the state claims against the vessel’s shipbuilder, Hyundai Heavy Industries. Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for shipbuilder

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First Known Use

1659, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of shipbuilder was in 1659

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“Shipbuilder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shipbuilder. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

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shipbuilder

noun
ship·​build·​er -ˌbil-dər How to pronounce shipbuilder (audio)
: one who designs or builds ships
shipbuilding noun

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