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airship

American  
[air-ship] / ˈɛərˌʃɪp /

noun

  1. a self-propelled, lighter-than-air aircraft with means of controlling the direction of flight; dirigible.

airship British  
/ ˈɛəˌʃɪp /

noun

  1. Also called: dirigible.   zeppelin.  a lighter-than-air self-propelled craft

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Etymology

Origin of airship

1810–20, for an earlier sense; air 1 + ship 1

Example Sentences

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Her account was supported by Paul Burrows, from the British Balloon and Airship club, who said some reports into the accident had been "sensationalised".

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2023

Boland founded the Experimental Balloon and Airship Association, which was based at the small private Post Mills Airport, which he owned.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 2, 2021

The issue of people sleeping in enclosed ATM lobbies has long been an industry concern, said Brian Karas, vice president of sales at Airship Industries, which develops video management and analytics software.

From Reuters • Apr. 19, 2021

Among Us’ huge Airship map finally arrived on Wednesday, offering new tasks for crewmates, new ways to get around, and new ways to plot against your friends as the imposter.

From The Verge • Apr. 1, 2021

"Airship?" murmured Dick, in bewilderment, While Herr Doodlebrod nodded several times and chuckled, as if it was the best joke in the world.

From Dick Hamilton's Fortune The Stirring Doings of a Millionaire's Son by Garis, Howard R.

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