warship

noun

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

Examples of warship in a Sentence

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The flare-up occurred while the destroyer was patrolling the Middle East, a common destination for warships homeported in San Diego. Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026 They were transported to the USS Iwo Jima warship before being flown to New York to face criminal charges. CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026 Colorado’s struggles with the power play has been a season-long theme, the one leak in a warship that has dominated opponents in all other phases. Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 4 Jan. 2026 On the other hand, naval reactors are transportable and intended to be installed in warships. New Atlas, 4 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for warship

Word History

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 12 Jan. 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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