warship

noun

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

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Escorting convoys has been a mission for that class of warships for generations indeed, in some ways back to the age of sail. Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 11 May 2026 The lead vessel of a new class of warships has historically cost much more than planned. Tony Capaccio, Fortune, 11 May 2026 Cybele Mayes-Osterman Britain is deploying a warship to the Middle East to prepare for a joint operation to open the Strait of Hormuz, the country's defense ministry confirmed on May 9. Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 10 May 2026 The official added that allies are increasing investments in warships, aircraft, drones, long-range missiles, as well as space and cyber capabilities, while boosting readiness and modernizing command and control. Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for warship

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 13 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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