Word
warship
Phoneticswar·ship, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈwɔɹˌʃɪp/
UK/wˈɔːʃɪp/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a large, strong ship built for fighting at sea. It carries weapons and is used by a country's navy.
n. a ship designed and armed for naval combat. Typically operated by a sovereign state's naval forces and distinguished from merchant vessels by its offensive and defensive capabilities.
Examples
“The warship sailed into the harbor this morning.”
“The navy deployed a modern warship to patrol the international waters and protect trade routes from piracy.”
“The treaty restricted the number of heavy warships each nation could maintain, aiming to prevent a naval arms race in the Pacific theater.”
Examples
simple
“The warship sailed into the harbor this morning.”
contextual
“The navy deployed a modern warship to patrol the international waters and protect trade routes from piracy.”
complex
“The treaty restricted the number of heavy warships each nation could maintain, aiming to prevent a naval arms race in the Pacific theater.”
Real-World Examples
“It is also on the ship's route from the Gulf to California, giving the crew a chance to let off steam, and enjoy a break from the demands of life on board a warship.” “The Lincoln, one of the US navy’s largest warships, was part of American efforts in the Iran war, which flared back up over the weekend for the first time in a month.” Etymology
From war + ship.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
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
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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