Nimitz

American

[nim-its] / ˈnɪm ɪts /

noun

Chester William, 1885–1966, U.S. admiral.

Nimitz British

/ ˈnɪmɪts /

noun

Chester William. 1885–1966, US admiral; commander in chief of the US Pacific fleet in World War II (1941–45)

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Pacific Fleet said on X. Both aircraft had taken off from the USS Nimitz, America’s oldest aircraft carrier that is returning to its home base on the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 27, 2025

A half-hour later, according to the Navy, a Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter jet crashed into the South China Sea, also "while conducting routine operations" from the USS Nimitz.

From Barron's • Oct. 27, 2025

A non-binary navy officer, Rae joined the Navy aged 17 and has served aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz and in the Middle East.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2025

Milk was no Admiral Nimitz, but maybe he could have been if he had had the chance.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2025

When the first group of Nimitz players took the field for the pre-game warm-up, the blue-clad, bell-ringing, flag-waving supporters rose to their feet.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger

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