shipborne

American  

[ship-bawrn, -bohrn] / ˈʃɪpˌbɔrn, -ˌboʊrn /

adjective

1. carried on a ship.

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Etymology

Origin of shipborne

First recorded in 1835–45; ship ¹ ( def. ) + borne ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

They have also called for transforming the Strait of Hormuz—an international waterway where free navigation is guaranteed under international law—into an Iranian toll booth controlling one-third of the world’s shipborne crude oil.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

The company was involved in nearly an eighth of Russia's shipborne gas exports in 2022, according to analysis from campaign group Global Witness.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2023

Europe did suffer from resulting high natural gas prices but has managed to replace much of the lost Russian supply from other sources including shipborne liquefied gas from the U.S. and Qatar.

From Washington Times • Feb. 10, 2023

It invested in high-end weapons beloved by military brass, like F-16s and Abrams tanks, instead of more mundane tools that might deter a shipborne invader: antiaircraft weapons, anti-ship missiles and advanced mines.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2022

After a navy report into the accident, which concluded that “the bridge team lost situational awareness”, the Fitzgerald’s two most senior officers and a chief petty officer were removed from shipborne duty.

From Economist • Aug. 24, 2017