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

America’s shipyards might not be able to handle the work, the CBO report says. — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026

Those discussions helped identify practical opportunities where HHI’s intelligent welding technology could fit into existing US shipyard operations. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026

The rescue party made its way to New York harbor by train, private car, and then two bicycles shared among the three of them—Frank, Sarah’s husband, on one; Sarah and Billo on the other—when shipyard traffic proved unconquerable by automobile. — Claire Carusillo, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026

The upcoming race will not only coincide with the 60th anniversary of the Finnish shipyard but also feature the most Swans to date. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 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