caravels

Definition of caravelsnext
plural of caravel

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for caravels
Noun
  • Throughout it there are forts, full-size wooden galleons and signs hung on what appear to be Persian rugs.
    Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Japan has long banned arms exports but has significantly eased restrictions in recent years and is now developing next-generation fighter jets with the UK and Italy while finalizing a deal to sell frigates to Australia.
    Mari Yamaguchi, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2025
  • Destroyers, frigates, fighter jets and bombers also carried out simulated strikes on maritime targets.
    Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 30 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • The resort also has its own 60-slip marina for yachts, fishing charters, and boat rentals, where many visitors dock while enjoying dinner at the beloved La Balandra Restaurant & Bar.
    Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2026
  • Both all‑suite yachts introduce a sleeker, more contemporary edge, with nearly every cabin offering a private veranda or floor‑to‑ceiling infinity window.
    David Dickstein, Oc Register, 31 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • Box cutters, pocketknives, Swiss Army knives, and utility knives can cause a hold-up at security checkpoints, and you won’t be allowed to take them on the plane in your carry-on.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2026
  • The vessel is the only active Coast Guard unit in Orange County and is one of seven cutters that operate in the Coast Guard’s Southern California fleet.
    Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 3 Jan. 2026
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“Caravels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caravels. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.

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