warship

noun

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

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While en route to England, Nardal’s ship was attacked by a German warship. Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025 Following the exercise, the Indian warship was spotted arriving in Yokosuka, Japan, on Tuesday. Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025 Europe’s defense stocks were among the strong movers, with Thyssenkrupp gaining more than 8% following the spinout and IPO of its German warship manufacturer TKMS. Hugh Leask,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2025 The largest ever mounted on a warship, each gun could fire 3,200-pound (1,460 kg) shells over 26 miles (42 kilometers). Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 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 23 Oct. 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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