shipbuilder

noun

ship·​build·​er ˈship-ˌbil-dər How to pronounce shipbuilder (audio)
: one who designs or constructs ships
shipbuilding noun

Examples of shipbuilder in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Economic downturn has spread to other sectors of the economy, as Meyer Werft (a German shipbuilder started in the early 1800’s) recently needed a $423 million (USD) bailout to avoid bankruptcy. Chris Westfall, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024 Related Articles Italy is home to go-to shipbuilders like Fincantieri, Azimut|Benetti, Sanlorenzo and Ferretti Yachts. Sofia Celeste, WWD, 3 Oct. 2024 The elaborate amenities found on many modern cruise ships can still be a big undertaking, even for expert shipbuilders. Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024 Further delay was caused by the shipbuilder going into financial administration this month. Jason Ma, Fortune Europe, 1 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for shipbuilder 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1700, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of shipbuilder was circa 1700

Dictionary Entries Near shipbuilder

Cite this Entry

“Shipbuilder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shipbuilder. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

shipbuilder

noun
ship·​build·​er -ˌbil-dər How to pronounce shipbuilder (audio)
: one who designs or builds ships
shipbuilding noun

More from Merriam-Webster on shipbuilder

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!