Definition of destroyer
1 : one that destroys
2 : a small fast warship used especially to support larger vessels and usually armed with guns, depth charges, torpedoes, and often guided missiles
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Examples of destroyer in a Sentence
The pamphlet describes alcohol as a destroyer of families.
14th Century
First Known Use of destroyer
14th century
DESTROYER Defined for English Language Learners
destroyer
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: a small and fast military ship that protects bigger ships
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: something that causes the destruction of something
DESTROYER Defined for Kids
destroyer
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1 : someone or something that ruins or ends something
2 : a small fast warship armed with guns, torpedoes, and sometimes missiles
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