noun
Uncommon
corvette
kawr-VEHT
Corvette (noun) means a small, fast warship, historically ranked just below a frigate. Example: “The navy sent a corvette to escort the convoy through the strait.”
noun
1
A small, fast warship, historically ranked just below a frigate.
"The navy sent a corvette to escort the convoy through the strait."
2
A two-seat American sports car made by Chevrolet since 1953.
"He had saved for years to finally buy a classic Corvette."
How to use corvette
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a small naval warship or the famous Chevrolet sports car.
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Etymology
Borrowed directly from French corvette, a term for a small warship.
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What does “corvette” mean?
The word “corvette” means a small, fast warship, historically ranked just below a frigate. In plain terms, either a small naval warship or the famous Chevrolet sports car.
How do you pronounce “corvette”?
“Corvette” is pronounced kawr-VEHT (/kɔːɹˈvɛt/ in IPA).
How do you use “corvette” in a sentence?
Here is “corvette” used in a sentence: “The navy sent a corvette to escort the convoy through the strait.”
What part of speech is “corvette”?
“Corvette” is a noun.
Where does the word “corvette” come from?
The word “corvette” comes from French. Borrowed directly from French corvette, a term for a small warship.
Is “corvette” a common word?
“Corvette” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “corvette” have?
“Corvette” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small, fast warship, historically ranked just below a frigate.
