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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Traditional surface shipbuilders lack nuclear certification, while existing nuclear yards such as Newport News face capacity constraints from carrier and submarine programs. Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 15 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 The settlement does not resolve any claims the state has against the shipbuilder, Hyundai, the attorney general’s office said in April. Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026 It was found there, nearly submerged, by Costas Karabela, a shipbuilder who set about rescuing and restoring it. Michael Ballaban, CNN Money, 9 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 16 May. 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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