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troopship

American  
[troop-ship] / ˈtrupˌʃɪp /

noun

  1. a ship for the conveyance of military troops; transport.

troopship British  
/ ˈtruːpˌʃɪp /

noun

  1. a ship, usually a converted merchant ship, used to transport military personnel

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Etymology

Origin of troopship

First recorded in 1860–65; troop + ship 1

Example Sentences

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At the best of times, life on a Troopship is a cramped existence, but in comparison to the up river voyages, it is a life of luxury.

From With a Highland Regiment in Mesopotamia 1916—1917 by Anonymous

Order for "Over There"     X. On Board the Troopship    XI.

From Uncle Sam's Boys with Pershing's Troops Dick Prescott at Grips with the Boche by Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving)

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