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warship

American  
[wawr-ship] / ˈwɔrˌʃɪp /

noun

  1. a ship built or armed for combat purposes.

warship British  
/ ˈwɔːˌʃɪp /

noun

  1. a vessel armed, armoured, and otherwise equipped for naval warfare

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Etymology

Origin of warship

First recorded in 1525–35; war 1 + ship 1

Example Sentences

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Falling debris from an interception also set off a blaze at Dubai's Jebel Ali port, which hosts US warships and is capable of handling aircraft carriers.

From Barron's

The arrival of a second aircraft carrier on Friday means the U.S. has rallied at least 16 warships to the region.

From The Wall Street Journal

Washington already has more than a dozen warships in the Middle East: one aircraft carrier -- the USS Abraham Lincoln -- nine destroyers and three other combat ships.

From Barron's

Washington raised the pressure by presenting tough demands and sending more jets and warships to the region.

From The Wall Street Journal

The U.S. increased pressure by presenting tough demands and sending more jets and warships to the region.

From The Wall Street Journal

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