dockyard

noun

dock·​yard ˈdäk-ˌyärd How to pronounce dockyard (audio)
Synonyms of dockyardnext
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British : navy yard

Examples of dockyard in a Sentence

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The reason for its enduring success lies in the geography of English Harbour, where the dockyard was built. Duncan Madden, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 Li had worked as a painter and sandblaster at the Staten Island dockyard for roughly four years. Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 27 May 2026 Today, Phantom is being tested in factories and dockyards from Atlanta to Singapore. Charlie Campbell, Time, 10 Mar. 2026 Afterward, enjoy a stroll around the dockyard for a little people-watching or souvenir shopping while the salty sea breeze rejuvenates your senses. Bermuda Tourism Authority, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dockyard

Word History

First Known Use

1704, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of dockyard was in 1704

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“Dockyard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dockyard. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.

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dockyard

noun
dock·​yard -ˌyärd How to pronounce dockyard (audio)

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