longship

noun

long·​ship ˈlȯŋ-ˌship How to pronounce longship (audio)
: a long sail and oar ship used by the Vikings

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To a discordant blare of horns, a second, much larger longship rises from beneath the river’s surface. Nat Segnit, Harpers Magazine, 21 Apr. 2026 The Viking longships traverse some of the world’s most iconic rivers from the Rhone in Europe to the Mekong in Vietnam, and dock right outside the center of beautiful towns and villages, which allow travelers to feel immersed in new destinations every day. Megan Dubois, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026 Link sits at the helm of a magical longship, and the oceans spread out in front of him. Luke Winkie, Vulture, 18 June 2025 Nobody has more sailings to choose from than Viking, which has some 80 longships plying the continent. Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 26 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for longship

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First Known Use

1770, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of longship was in 1770

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“Longship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/longship. Accessed 13 May. 2026.

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longship

noun
long·​ship -ˌship How to pronounce longship (audio)
: a long sail and oar ship used by the Vikings

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