noun
Uncommon
shipyard
SHIHP-yahrd
Shipyard (noun) means a place where ships are built and repaired. Example: “The shipyard had built vessels for the navy for generations.”
noun
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A place where ships are built and repaired.
"The shipyard had built vessels for the navy for generations."
How to use shipyard
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA dockside site for building or fixing ships.
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Word forms
- Plural
- shipyards
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Etymology
A compound of ship and yard.
Rhymes for shipyard
yard
bayard
lanyard
vineyard
junkyard
backyard
farmyard
barnyard
courtyard
graveyard
churchyard
schoolyard
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Frequently asked questions
What does “shipyard” mean?
The word “shipyard” means a place where ships are built and repaired. In plain terms, a dockside site for building or fixing ships.
How do you pronounce “shipyard”?
“Shipyard” is pronounced SHIHP-yahrd (/ˈʃɪpˌjɑɹd/ in IPA).
How do you use “shipyard” in a sentence?
Here is “shipyard” used in a sentence: “The shipyard had built vessels for the navy for generations.”
What part of speech is “shipyard”?
“Shipyard” is a noun.
Is “shipyard” a common word?
“Shipyard” is an uncommon word in modern English.
