mother ship
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of mother ship
First recorded in 1885–90
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The Jiutian, a hulking mother ship drone designed to release swarms of smaller drones, completed its maiden flight in December, according to state media.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 25, 2026
A sprawling search and rescue mission involving four governments unfolded after the submersible lost contact with its mother ship, the Polar Prince, on the morning of 18 June 2023 and never resurfaced.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2024
The Guggenheim’s mother ship interior is such a thrill that it prepares you to love whatever’s on view.
From New York Times ● Apr. 4, 2024
She left the show, starred in a spin-off, then returned to the mother ship a few years later, to the delight of fans.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2023
If his mental subcontractor detected a level of interest in what you had just said, it radioed a signal to the mother ship, which then wheeled around with the most intense focus.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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