shipyard

noun

ship·​yard ˈship-ˌyärd How to pronounce shipyard (audio)
: a yard, place, or enclosure where ships are built or repaired

Examples of shipyard in a Sentence

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China, South Korea, Japan and Europe all produce far more ships than the United States, with the few shipyards still operating in the country concentrating on military ships. Adam Reiss, NBC news, 17 July 2025 The answer: The Vesta 56 superyacht concept the Baglietto shipyard just unveiled that features elegant exteriors designed by Enrico Gobbi Team for Design and a contemporary interior design by Meyer Davis. Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025 As a result, American shipyards are now capable of completing only one new submarine per year. Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 July 2025 Several other celebrities joined the newlyweds Saturday in the Arsenale, a former medieval shipyard which hosted the wedding ceremony. Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for shipyard

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First Known Use

1647, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of shipyard was in 1647

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“Shipyard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shipyard. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.

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shipyard

noun
ship·​yard ˈship-ˌyärd How to pronounce shipyard (audio)
: a place where ships are built or repaired
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