warship

noun
UK: /ˈwɔː.ʃɪp/
US: /ˈwɔːr.ʃɪp/

  1. A ship that is used for fighting wars at sea.

    1. The warship sailed into the harbor.
    2. The modern warship is equipped with advanced missile technology for defense.

  2. A large and heavily armed naval vessel designed for combat operations.

    1. The warship patrolled the coast.
    2. That new warship demonstrated its power during naval exercises in the Pacific.

Synonyms

cruiser frigate destroyer man-of-war battleship

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "warship" in English means: A ship that is used for fighting wars at sea., A large and heavily armed naval vessel designed for combat operations..

The phonetic transcription of "warship" is /ˈwɔː.ʃɪp/ in British English and /ˈwɔːr.ʃɪp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "warship": cruiser, frigate, destroyer, man-of-war, battleship.

Example usage of "warship": "The warship sailed into the harbor.". More examples on the page.