shipyard

noun

ship·​yard ˈship-ˌyärd 

: a yard, place, or enclosure where ships are built or repaired

Examples of shipyard in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The watchdog warned that shipyard delays are expected to keep more submarines idle through 2030, creating additional costs and reducing the fleet’s operational capacity. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026

The proposal grew out of negotiations between legislators, Newsom’s Office of Business and Economic Development, and the group California Forever, which pushed the shipyard to potentially jumpstart economic and housing development in the region. — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026

Staluppi has many odes to 007 from varying shipyards out there, all named for films featuring Ian Fleming’s iconic character. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026

Submarine production work will continue in nearby Groton, where Electric Boat’s shipyard is located. — P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1644, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for shipyard

• asgard
• backyard
• barnyard
• blackguard
• bombard
• brickyard
• canard
• churchyard
• coastguard
• courtyard
• debarred
• diehard

Kids Definition

shipyard

noun

ship·​yard ˈship-ˌyärd 

: a place where ships are built or repaired