noun
corvette
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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.
Word Forms
corvettes plural, Corvettes plural
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Etymology
Borrowed directly from French corvette, a term for a small warship.