destroyer

noun
UK: /dɪˈstrɔɪər/
US: /dɪˈstrɔɪər/

  1. A warship that is fast and has weapons for protecting other ships.

    1. The destroyer protected the fleet from enemy submarines.
    2. Our naval forces deployed a destroyer to patrol the coastal waters, ensuring maritime security.

  2. A person or thing that destroys something.

    1. Fire is a powerful destroyer.
    2. He was known as the destroyer of old buildings to make way for new developments.

Synonyms

battleship

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "destroyer" in English means: A warship that is fast and has weapons for protecting other ships., A person or thing that destroys something..

The phonetic transcription of "destroyer" is /dɪˈstrɔɪər/ in British English and /dɪˈstrɔɪər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "destroyer": battleship.

Example usage of "destroyer": "The destroyer protected the fleet from enemy submarines.". More examples on the page.