warship

noun

war·​ship ˈwȯr-ˌship How to pronounce warship (audio)
Synonyms of warshipnext
: a naval vessel

Examples of warship in a Sentence

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In recent days, China has deployed groups of warships—including aircraft carriers—in the region to signal its naval power. Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025 In 2013, Japan said a Chinese warship locked fire-control radar on one of its destroyers in the East China Sea. CNN Money, 7 Dec. 2025 Salvage operations concentrated on warships. Linda Dudik, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Dec. 2025 Its hull design is a trimaran — a slender central hull with outriggers — which is uncommon for traditional submarines or surface warships. Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for warship

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of warship was in the 15th century

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“Warship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/warship. Accessed 17 Dec. 2025.

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warship

noun
war·​ship ˈwȯ(ə)r-ˌship How to pronounce warship (audio)
: a ship armed for combat

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