warship
2 synonyms for warship, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A ship built or equipped for combat at sea.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
man-of-war
warcraft
How to use warship
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
naval warship
a fleet of warships
armed warship
Etymology
A straightforward compound of war and ship, describing exactly what it is — a ship built for war.
Full origin of warship →Frequently asked questions
What does “warship” mean?
The word “warship” means a ship built or equipped for combat at sea. In plain terms, a ship (or, in sci-fi, a spacecraft) designed and armed for military combat.
How do you pronounce “warship”?
“Warship” is pronounced WAW-shihp (/ˈwɔɹˌʃɪp/ in IPA).
How do you use “warship” in a sentence?
Here is “warship” used in a sentence: “The warship patrolled the strait for weeks before returning to port.”
What is another word for “warship”?
Words with a similar meaning to “warship” include man-of-war and warcraft.
What part of speech is “warship”?
“Warship” is a noun.
Is “warship” a common word?
“Warship” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “warship” have?
“Warship” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a ship built or equipped for combat at sea.
