Noah's Ark

noun

1. (in the Bible) the large boat built by Noah in which he saved himself, his family, and a pair of every kind of creature during the Biblical Flood.

2. an ark shell, Arca noae.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Noah's Ark¹

First recorded in 1605–15

Example Sentences

Kassie turned to Noah's Ark Centre for help, and Andrew Sykes from the organisation has arranged for a fitter to lay new carpets that are supplied for no charge.

From BBC

Noah's Ark Centre also provides services such as debt and budgeting advice.

From BBC

Since 2023 Noah's Ark Centre and, later the Carpets Like a Boss project, have carpeted more than 600 homes in Calderdale, and there are still around 80 people on the waiting list.

From BBC

Charities such as Noah's Ark Centre are now stepping in to help those affected by setting up a project dedicated to providing free carpets for families in need.

From BBC

“We’ve got a long list of Democrats who want to sign on, but we are truly doing this in the Noah’s Ark way,” said Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, during a Wednesday panel at the Center for American Progress on her immigration reform bill, which would expand legal pathways for immigration.

From Salon