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.

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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

That rebel group put heavy pressure on U.S. forces and aircraft carriers, contributing to a number of accidents, including one where a U.S. destroyer shot down an American jet.

From The Wall Street Journal

The United States has an array of ships deployed in the Middle East, including two aircraft carriers.

From Barron's

HMS Prince of Wales - one of the UK's two aircraft carriers - has also been placed on heightened readiness in case it is needed.

From BBC

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

Related Words

• carrier
• warship