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noun B2 Upper-Intermediate Uncommon

frigate

FRIHG-uht

Frigate (noun) means a fast, medium-sized warship, historically used for patrol and escort duties and today for anti-submarine and general naval operations. Example: “The frigate escorted the convoy safely across the Atlantic.”

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A fast, medium-sized warship, historically used for patrol and escort duties and today for anti-submarine and general naval operations.
"The frigate escorted the convoy safely across the Atlantic."

How to use frigate

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA type of naval warship, smaller than a destroyer, used for escort and patrol missions.

Easily confused with
Common pairings
naval frigate guided-missile frigate

Word forms

frigates plural

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Etymology

From French frégate, itself from Italian fregata, of uncertain further origin.

Origin: French

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Frequently asked questions

What does “frigate” mean?

The word “frigate” means a fast, medium-sized warship, historically used for patrol and escort duties and today for anti-submarine and general naval operations. In plain terms, a type of naval warship, smaller than a destroyer, used for escort and patrol missions.

How do you pronounce “frigate”?

“Frigate” is pronounced FRIHG-uht (/ˈfɹɪɡ.ət/ in IPA).

How do you use “frigate” in a sentence?

Here is “frigate” used in a sentence: “The frigate escorted the convoy safely across the Atlantic.”

What part of speech is “frigate”?

“Frigate” is a noun.

Where does the word “frigate” come from?

The word “frigate” comes from French. From French frégate, itself from Italian fregata, of uncertain further origin.

Is “frigate” a common word?

“Frigate” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

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