dockyard

noun

Definition of dockyardnext
as in shipyard

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Recent Examples of dockyard Li had worked as a painter and sandblaster at the Staten Island dockyard for roughly four years. — Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 27 May 2026 Today, Phantom is being tested in factories and dockyards from Atlanta to Singapore. — Charlie Campbell, Time, 10 Mar. 2026 Afterward, enjoy a stroll around the dockyard for a little people-watching or souvenir shopping while the salty sea breeze rejuvenates your senses. — Bermuda Tourism Authority, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026 Hikers can make their way up to the dockyard’s lookout, Shirley Heights—but be prepared for a challenging climb and wear comfortable shoes. — Kristin Braswell, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for dockyard
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  1. shipyard
  2. marina
  3. wharfage
Noun
  • To mark the occasion, executives met at the Fincantieri shipyard to reveal the ship’s name and showcase a 3D hologram of the design.
    — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026
  • The British shipyard has just unveiled a new 52-foot sailing yacht, taking its total model count up to eight.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 July 2026
Definition of shipyard
Noun
  • Late one night, authorities shot Freya on a boat in the marina.
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • That year, according to Sacramento Bee archives, the marina operated as usual in April, May and June before the declining water levels ultimately prohibited boating.
    — Corey Schmidt July 10, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of marina
Noun
  • Blue Harvest has charged captains and crew on its vessels for maintenance, electronics and wharfage fees, among other expenses.
    — Will Sennott, ProPublica, 22 July 2022
  • Stimpson said last year that cruising, before the pandemic halted the industry, attracted around $6 million in annual gross revenues from wharfage and parking alone.
    — al, al, 25 Feb. 2022
Definition of wharfage

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“Dockyard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dockyard. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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