Word
shipyard
Phoneticsship·yard, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈʃɪpˌjɑɹd/
UK/ʃˈɪpjɑːd/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a place where ships are built or repaired. You usually find these near the ocean or a large river.
n. a facility or industrial area where vessels are constructed, maintained, or repaired.
Examples
“The new cruise ship is being built at the shipyard.”
“The local shipyard recently won a major contract to build three new cargo vessels for an international shipping line.”
“Economic decline in the region was largely attributed to the closure of the historic shipyard, which had provided employment for generations of skilled metalworkers and engineers.”
Examples
simple
“The new cruise ship is being built at the shipyard.”
contextual
“The local shipyard recently won a major contract to build three new cargo vessels for an international shipping line.”
complex
“Economic decline in the region was largely attributed to the closure of the historic shipyard, which had provided employment for generations of skilled metalworkers and engineers.”
Real-World Examples
“Photograph: Martin Pope/Getty Images The days of the local businessmen, the owners of mines, shipyards and factories, the hauliers and scrap-metal dealers, are gone.” “Carney said nothing that’s happened over the past week is going to impact the deal, as the shipyards plan to use 100% Canadian steel for the job.” Word family
NOUN
Idioms
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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