warship

noun

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

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The trial showed how warships might soon be able to better protect themselves from drones. Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 May 2026 Iran claimed to have struck an American warship, but Central Command said no ship was hit. Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 4 May 2026 In recent years China has ramped up military pressure on the island by sending warships and military planes near it almost daily. ABC News, 1 May 2026 State-of-the-art drones, and the technology needed to intercept them, have become as important to national weapons arsenals as missiles, Patriot systems, fighter jets, and warships. Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2026 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 7 May. 2026.

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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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