# starship

/ˈstɑɹˌʃɪp/ (US) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/starship
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

a large vehicle designed for traveling between different stars or across the galaxy. You usually see these in science fiction movies and books.

For teachers: a spacecraft designed for interstellar travel. Often used in science fiction contexts to describe vessels capable of moving between star systems.

## Examples

- The starship traveled through the galaxy at high speed.
- In many science fiction stories, the starship serves as a mobile home for a crew exploring distant planets.
- Engineers are currently debating whether a theoretical starship would require a massive shield to protect its hull from microscopic space debris during high-velocity interstellar transit.

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