destroyer
5 synonyms and 0 antonyms for destroyer, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Someone or something that destroys.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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How to use destroyer
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
Originally short for "torpedo-boat destroyer," a term coined in the late 1800s for ships built to hunt down torpedo boats.
Full origin of destroyer →Frequently asked questions
What does “destroyer” mean?
The word “destroyer” means someone or something that destroys. In plain terms, either something that destroys, or (most commonly today) a class of naval warship.
How do you pronounce “destroyer”?
“Destroyer” is pronounced duh-STROY (/dəˈstɹɔɪ.ɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “destroyer” in a sentence?
Here is “destroyer” used in a sentence: “War is history's greatest destroyer of cities.”
What part of speech is “destroyer”?
“Destroyer” is a noun.
Where does the word “destroyer” come from?
The word “destroyer” dates back to around 1800. Originally short for "torpedo-boat destroyer," a term coined in the late 1800s for ships built to hunt down torpedo boats.
Is “destroyer” a common word?
“Destroyer” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “destroyer” have?
“Destroyer” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: someone or something that destroys.