warship

noun

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

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Ukraine's navy does not have any large warships, but has worked alongside the other branches of Kyiv's military and security agencies to threaten Russia's Black Sea Fleet. Yevgeny Kuklychev ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025 China built 1,400 and three times as many naval warships. John Garamendi, Mercury News, 16 May 2025 Sectors like steel, manufacturing, logistics and infrastructure power imperative operations, from building warships and tanks to maintaining vital infrastructure that supports everyday life. John Ganem, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025 One of the drone pilots behind the attack told CNN that 10 Magura drones were used in the attack, six of which hit and ultimately sunk the Russian warship. Eve Brennan, CNN Money, 4 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for warship

Word History

First Known Use

1533, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of warship was in 1533

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“Warship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/warship. Accessed 29 May. 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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