Word
shipbuilding
Phoneticsship·build·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈʃɪpˌbɪɫdɪŋ/
UK/ʃˈɪpbɪldɪŋ/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. the business or activity of designing and building large ships.
n. the craft, industry, or occupation of constructing ships and other large vessels. Often refers to the industrial-scale manufacturing of maritime transport.
Examples
“The city is famous for its long history of shipbuilding.”
“The government provided subsidies to the shipbuilding industry to help it compete with international manufacturers.”
“Advances in steel production and steam propulsion during the nineteenth century fundamentally transformed shipbuilding from a traditional craft into a massive industrial enterprise.”
Examples
simple
“The city is famous for its long history of shipbuilding.”
contextual
“The government provided subsidies to the shipbuilding industry to help it compete with international manufacturers.”
complex
“Advances in steel production and steam propulsion during the nineteenth century fundamentally transformed shipbuilding from a traditional craft into a massive industrial enterprise.”
Real-World Examples
“Yet until the mid-20th century, researchers paid relatively little attention to the non-wood materials used in ancient shipbuilding.” “Around 1760, Barry immigrated to Philadelphia, where he pursued a career in shipbuilding and sailing.” Etymology
From ship + building.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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