noun

Starbase

Starbase (noun) means a fictional space station or military outpost used as a base for spacecraft, common in science fiction. Example: “The crew returned to the starbase to resupply before their next mission.”

noun

A fictional space station or military outpost used as a base for spacecraft, common in science fiction.

"The crew returned to the starbase to resupply before their next mission."

"In the show, the starbase served as headquarters for an entire fleet of starships."

How to use Starbase

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA space-station "home base" for spaceships, mostly a term from science fiction.

Common pairings

return to the starbase starbase commander

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Etymology

A blend of "star" and "base," coined for science-fiction settings and later reused as the name of a real rocket-launch site in Texas.

Rhymes for Starbase

case base mase vase ease tase Jase erase cease phase pease chase

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Starbase” mean?

The word “Starbase” means a fictional space station or military outpost used as a base for spacecraft, common in science fiction. In plain terms, a space-station "home base" for spaceships, mostly a term from science fiction.

How do you use “Starbase” in a sentence?

Here is “Starbase” used in a sentence: “The crew returned to the starbase to resupply before their next mission.”

What part of speech is “Starbase”?

“Starbase” is a noun.

What is the meaning of Starbase?

"Starbase" (noun) means a fictional space station or military outpost used as a base for spacecraft, common in science fiction.