dreadnought

noun
UK: /ˈdred.nɔːt/
US: /ˈdred.nɑːt/

  1. A type of large battleship from the early 20th century, characterized by its all-big-gun armament.

    1. The dreadnought was a powerful warship.
    2. The launch of the HMS Dreadnought revolutionized naval power and design.

Synonyms

battleship warship fearful formidable
dreadnought noun

  1. Someone or something that is greatly feared or respected due to their size, power, or formidability.

    1. He is a dreadnought on the football field.
    2. The new policy became a bureaucratic dreadnought, difficult to change.
dreadnought adjective

  1. Inspiring great dread or fear; extremely formidable.

    1. The dreadnought task seemed impossible.
    2. The company faced a dreadnought competitor in the overseas market.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "dreadnought" is /ˈdred.nɔːt/ in British English and /ˈdred.nɑːt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "dreadnought": battleship, warship, fearful, formidable.

Example usage of "dreadnought": "The dreadnought was a powerful warship.". More examples on the page.