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Synonyms

aircraft carrier

American  

noun

  1. a warship equipped with a large open deck for the taking off and landing of warplanes and with facilities to carry, service, and arm them.

aircraft carrier British  

noun

  1. a warship built with an extensive flat deck space for the launch and recovery of aircraft

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Etymology

Origin of aircraft carrier

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

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But Downing street earlier dismissed suggestions that Britain is preparing to send its aircraft carrier, HMS Prince of Wales, to the region.

From Barron's

HMS Prince of Wales, one of the UK's two aircraft carriers, is now unlikely to head to the Middle East as part of efforts to protect British interests, it is understood.

From BBC

The drone attack in Cyprus led to France's deployment of the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier to the Mediterranean, as well as a frigate and air defence units to the island.

From Barron's

The Ministry of Defence has said one aircraft carrier has been placed on advanced readiness but Cooper would not confirm whether it would be sent to the region.

From BBC

The UK's other aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth is out of action for the foreseeable future.

From BBC

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