noun Uncommon

starship

stahr-shihp

Starship (noun) means a spacecraft imagined or built to travel between star systems, far beyond the reach of ordinary rockets. Example: “The novel follows the crew of a starship exploring a distant galaxy.”

noun

A spacecraft imagined or built to travel between star systems, far beyond the reach of ordinary rockets.

"The novel follows the crew of a starship exploring a distant galaxy."

"Engineers dream of building a real starship capable of reaching another solar system."

How to use starship

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA spaceship built for travel between stars, not just around one planet.

Word forms

starships plural

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Etymology

A straightforward compound of star and ship, coined for science fiction.

Synonyms

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spaceship

Related words

spacecraft spaceship

Rhymes for starship

warship scholarship

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Frequently asked questions

What does “starship” mean?

The word “starship” means a spacecraft imagined or built to travel between star systems, far beyond the reach of ordinary rockets. In plain terms, a spaceship built for travel between stars, not just around one planet.

How do you pronounce “starship”?

“Starship” is pronounced stahr-shihp (/stɑɹʃɪp/ in IPA).

How do you use “starship” in a sentence?

Here is “starship” used in a sentence: “The novel follows the crew of a starship exploring a distant galaxy.”

What part of speech is “starship”?

“Starship” is a noun.

Is “starship” a common word?

“Starship” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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