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
The aircraft carrier has around 20 Rafale fighter jets and is escorted by several frigates.
From Barron's • May 6, 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
In the South China Sea, aboard the aircraft carrier USS Constellation, twenty-six-year-old Navy Lieutenant Everett Alvarez zipped up his flight suit.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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