dockyard

noun
UK: /ˈdɒkjɑːd/
US: /ˈdɑːkjɑːrd/

  1. An area of land and water where ships are built or repaired.

    1. The dockyard is near the sea.
    2. The old dockyard is being redeveloped into luxury apartments with marina views.

  2. A place with docks and equipment for building, repairing, and servicing ships.

    1. My father worked at the dockyard.
    2. Security at the dockyard was increased after the recent security breach.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "dockyard" in English means: An area of land and water where ships are built or repaired., A place with docks and equipment for building, repairing, and servicing ships..

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

Example usage of "dockyard": "The dockyard is near the sea.". More examples on the page.