merchantman

noun

Definition of merchantmannext
as in freighter

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Recent Examples of merchantman The Navy already has ships in the fleet that are former merchantmen. — Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 10 Jan. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for merchantman
  1. freighter
  2. warship
  3. steamship
  4. steamer
  5. trader
  6. tanker
  7. barge
  8. cruiser
Noun
  • Emirates SkyCargo in July flew the first commercial Boeing 777-300 passenger-to-freighter conversion, carrying more than 100 tons from Hong Kong to Dubai, with Israel Aerospace Industries contracted for at least three more conversions.
    — semafor.com, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The ship is similar in size and capacity to the Sanchi, an Iranian ship that collided with a freighter off China in 2018 in the world’s worst oil tanker disaster in decades.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of freighter
Noun
  • Paint has worn off and the metal underneath is rusted on the 1,092-foot warship, which is one of the largest in the world.
    — Mosheh Gains, NBC news, 2 Sep. 2026
  • However, the prolonged deployment raised concerns amid reports of health issues, deteriorating conditions aboard the warship, and low morale.
    — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of warship
Noun
  • Most reached the region by steamship to Skagway or nearby Dyea, Alaska, before attempting to cross the Coast Mountains via the White Pass or Chilkoot trails.
    — Bailey Berg, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The ferry also stops on Ellis Island, part of the national park, and is famous for processing more than 12 million immigrant steamship passengers through its federal immigration station from 1892 to 1954.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of steamship
Noun
  • For floors, a combination vacuum/floor steamer saves time and cleans well.
    — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Made from lightweight, stretchy nylon and spandex fabric, it can be worn right out of your suitcase without having to break out a steamer.
    — Mariette Williams, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of steamer
Noun
  • This border crossing was once a bustling nexus for tourists and traders moving between China and Nepal.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The stronger-than-expected numbers have fed funds futures traders betting on a Federal Reserve rate hike this month, as the data points to a resilient labor market alongside inflation still above the Fed’s 2% target.
    — Jake Angelo, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of trader
Noun
  • The tanker was hit by four projectiles fired by US forces, Tasnim reported.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Crude-tanker stocks have led the rally, up 120% year-to-date, followed by car carriers, gas carriers and dry-bulk shippers, Lloyd's data show.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of tanker
Noun
  • According to Nova, the shipment of equipment left Seattle by barge on August 26 and should arrive at Port MacKenzie, Alaska, in early September.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Each 10-megawatt reactor on a barge can power the equivalent of about 10,000 homes, can be moved via tugboats, and can be stacked alongside each other for extra power generation.
    — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of barge
Noun
  • Guests can borrow cruiser bikes to ride along the 19-mile bike path tracing Lake Superior’s shoreline.
    — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Lately, the company has ventured into other segments, the latest being a super-affordable V-twin cruiser.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of cruiser

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“Merchantman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/merchantman. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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