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 site will include a shipyard and manufacturing facility capable of producing vessels up to 850 feet. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 17 July 2026

The location was also convenient as the Disney Magic and Disney Wonder, which launched in 1999, were built by the Fincantieri shipyard in nearby Italy. — Christian Sylt, Fortune, 16 July 2026

The San Francisco Chronicle first confirmed Saronic’s plans, which come after Texas officials approved a $211 million abatement package to entice the company to locate the shipyard in South Texas. — Lia Russell july 16, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026

In addition to their global hotel business, the family helped build the island’s first electric plant, its most important shipyard, the main ferry system, its biggest construction company, and the largest bank. — Max Marshall, Vanity Fair, 15 July 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