Synonyms of vessels

vessels

noun

plural of vessel

1

as in ships

a large craft for travel by water

a new ocean liner that claims to be the largest commercial vessel afloat

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ships
• boats
• warships
• liners
• freighters
• steamships
• keels
• schooners
• yachts
• tankers
• steamers
• barges
• merchantmen
• cruisers
• cutters
• men-of-war
• supertankers
• traders
• containerships
• corvettes
• lightships
• aircraft carriers
• ferryboats
• colliers
• merchant ships
• ironclads
• coasters
• transports
• motor ships
• flagships
• sailboats
• destroyers
• watercrafts
• argosies
• brigantines
• packets
• brigs
• caravels
• icebreakers
• tramps
• clippers
• superliners
• tall ships
• barks
• ketches
• junk
• windjammers
• square-riggers
• xebecs

2

as in boats

a small buoyant structure for travel on water

any vessel that is buoyant and steerable can be entered in the annual race down the river

Synonyms & Similar Words

• boats
• canoes
• yachts
• kayaks
• crafts
• taxis
• rafts
• ferries
• schooners
• watercrafts
• lifeboats
• cruisers
• barges
• sailboats
• cutters
• skiffs
• flatboats
• rowboats
• motorboats
• pinnaces
• pontoons
• scows
• bateaux
• dories
• bottoms
• dinghies
• ketches
• catamarans
• shells
• dhows
• shallops
• sampans
• pirogues
• powerboats
• tender
• keels
• sculls
• tugboats
• outriggers
• towboats
• wherries
• coracles
• outboards
• longboats
• riverboats
• tugs
• punts
• catboats
• surfboats
• auxiliaries
• yawls
• lighters
• workboats
• dugouts
• keelboats
• whaleboats
• paddleboats
• houseboats
• whalers
• ferryboats
• inboards
• trawlers
• gigs
• bumboats
• prams
• umiaks
• tubs
• seiners
• bankers
• dinks
• gondolas
• piraguas
• luggers
• rowing boats
• hoys
• water taxis
• gillnetters
• launches
• shrimpers
• hookers
• draggers
• hydroplanes
• johnboats
• torpedo boats
• airboats
• hydrofoils
• curraghs
• narrow boats
• PT boats
• caïques
• cobles
• scallopers
• assault boats
• jolly boats
• cockleshells
• garveys
• hovercrafts
• air-cushion vehicles

3

as in bowls

a usually circular utensil for holding something (as food)

uses a large copper vessel for beating egg whites

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bowls
• dishes
• trays
• plates
• cups
• saucers
• servers
• platters
• waiters
• salvers
• casseroles
• chargers

4

as in containers

something into which a liquid or smaller objects can be put for storage or transportation

any watertight vessel can be used for mixing the paints

Synonyms & Similar Words

• containers
• receptacles
• holders
• bags
• bins
• bottles
• boxes
• baskets
• carriers
• cartridges
• tubs
• pockets
• crates
• trunks
• bowls
• sacks
• caskets
• cans
• cases
• basins
• cartons
• lockers
• kettles
• jugs
• pitchers
• hampers
• kits
• caddies
• pots
• buckets
• kegs
• jars
• vats
• coolers
• pails
• packs
• handbaskets
• warmers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of vessels

Russian Pacific Fleet vessels secured the exercise area, which was closed to civilian shipping and aircraft during the missile launches. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026

The vessels were effectively self-insured against attacks, according to the official's account, with higher crude prices making the voyages financially worthwhile despite the risks. — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026

Room to room, lighting ranges from Jasper Morrison floor lamps to a Fortuny pendant, while antique vessels by Christofle, Tiffany Studios, and Joseff Hoffman mingle with King’s own designs for Zara Home or Audo Copenhagen. — Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026

At least 10 vessels have been attacked in or near the strait since the weekend, with six hit Sunday and four Tuesday. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

Earlier this month, sea and aerial drones attacked two other commercial vessels in Bulgaria’s exclusive economic zone. — ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026

Being outside Hormuz provides some protection for ships, but the vessels, tank farms, and port infrastructure remain vulnerable. — semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026

The incidents on Tuesday, for which Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev said Russia was likely responsible, came a week after sea and aerial drones struck two other commercial vessels in Bulgaria’s exclusive economic zone in the Black Sea. — Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026

Build a complete beginner kit with wax, wicks, vessels, labels, and other necessary supplies. — Ethan Stone october 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026