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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Example Sentences

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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

A carrier strike group led by the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier was steaming from south-east Asia to join another strike group led by the USS Carl Vinson, already in the Gulf.

From BBC

The jet movements come amid reports that the US has also moved an aircraft carrier - the USS Nimitz, from the South China Sea towards the Middle East.

From BBC

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

From Salon

One of the most compelling exhibits can be found upstairs, where you’ll learn more about everyday life on the USS Nimitz, a U.S.

From Seattle Times

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