warship
Warship (noun) means a ship built or equipped for combat at sea. Example: “The warship patrolled the strait for weeks before returning to port.”
How to use warship
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA ship (or, in sci-fi, a spacecraft) designed and armed for military combat.
Word forms
warships plural, Warships plural
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The _____ patrolled the strait for weeks before returning to port.
Etymology
A straightforward compound of war and ship, describing exactly what it is — a ship built for war.
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Rhymes for warship
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What does “warship” mean?
The word “warship” means a ship built or equipped for combat at sea. In plain terms, a ship (or, in sci-fi, a spacecraft) designed and armed for military combat.
How do you pronounce “warship”?
“Warship” is pronounced WAW-shihp (/ˈwɔɹˌʃɪp/ in IPA).
How do you use “warship” in a sentence?
Here is “warship” used in a sentence: “The warship patrolled the strait for weeks before returning to port.”
What is another word for “warship”?
Words with a similar meaning to “warship” include man-of-war and warcraft.
What part of speech is “warship”?
“Warship” is a noun.
Is “warship” a common word?
“Warship” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “warship” have?
“Warship” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a ship built or equipped for combat at sea.
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