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spaceship

1 synonym for spaceship, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — A crewed vehicle designed to travel through outer space.

Synonyms

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

How to use spaceship

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

pilot a spaceship board a spaceship

Etymology

A straightforward compound of "space" and "ship."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “spaceship” mean?
The word “spaceship” means a crewed vehicle designed to travel through outer space. In plain terms, a vessel built to carry people through space, like a ship sails the sea.
How do you use “spaceship” in a sentence?
Here is “spaceship” used in a sentence: “The astronauts boarded the spaceship the night before launch.”
What part of speech is “spaceship”?
“Spaceship” is a noun.
Is “spaceship” a common word?
“Spaceship” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.

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