starship
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Noun — A spacecraft imagined or built to travel between star systems, far beyond the reach of ordinary rockets.
Etymology
A straightforward compound of star and ship, coined for science fiction.
Full origin of starship →Frequently asked questions
What does “starship” mean?
The word “starship” means a spacecraft imagined or built to travel between star systems, far beyond the reach of ordinary rockets. In plain terms, a spaceship built for travel between stars, not just around one planet.
How do you pronounce “starship”?
“Starship” is pronounced stahr-shihp (/stɑɹʃɪp/ in IPA).
How do you use “starship” in a sentence?
Here is “starship” used in a sentence: “The novel follows the crew of a starship exploring a distant galaxy.”
What part of speech is “starship”?
“Starship” is a noun.
Is “starship” a common word?
“Starship” is an uncommon word in modern English.