aircraft carrier
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of aircraft carrier
First recorded in 1915–20
Example Sentences
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The French wanted a "small, light fighter" that could take off from its Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier, whereas the Germans wanted a bigger jet that could offer "air superiority", said Rusi's Christoph Bergs.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
"Great Nicobar Island is like India's unsinkable aircraft carrier," said Nitin Gokhale, a New Delhi-based security expert.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
Normally that’s a recipe for trouble, but the aircraft carrier known as the U.S. economy shows little sign of taking on water.
From MarketWatch • May 2, 2026
The logistical surge appears to be a stream of Boeing C-17 military transport aircraft making their way to the region, alongside the addition of a third aircraft carrier.
From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026
Pushing the raft, he figured, was about like trying to push an aircraft carrier.
From "Hatchet" by Gary Paulsen
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