warship

noun

war·​ship ˈwȯr-ˌship 

: a naval vessel

Examples of warship in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Boxer warship carries complex aviation, command and amphibious systems within a hull designed for global operations. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026

Tartus served as a logistical hub for Russian warships operating in the Mediterranean Sea. — Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

The change in warships comes after a fresh barrage of reporting about diminishing food supplies, a lack of hygiene products and declining mental health for service members who have been on board the Lincoln since November 2025. — Chris Quintana, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026

The conflict has lasted nearly six months and depleted military resources, including warships and interceptor missiles. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 18 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for warship

• airship
• airstrip
• clerkship
• courtship
• equip
• filmstrip
• flagship
• headship
• heirship
• judgeship
• kinship
• lightship

Kids Definition

warship

noun

war·​ship ˈwȯ(ə)r-ˌship 

: a ship armed for combat