airship

noun

air·​ship ˈer-ˌship How to pronounce airship (audio)
: a lighter-than-air aircraft having propulsion and steering systems

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For example, the Amundsen Mast was used as an anchoring point for airships involved in polar exploration. David Nikel, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024 In 1926, Amundsen’s airship Norge was tethered to this mast before its historic flight across the North Pole to Alaska. David Nikel, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024 For example, it's confirmed that the Brotherhood of Steel airship seen in the show is the same one seen in Fallout 4, meaning that the canon outcome for Fallout 4 is obviously not one where that airship was destroyed. Samuel Axon, Ars Technica, 20 Apr. 2024 Photo : Mercedes-Benz To draw a connection to the luxurious travel associated with airships, Wilhelm Maybach decided to name his ultimate model the Zeppelin. Brett Berk, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for airship 

Word History

First Known Use

1826, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of airship was in 1826

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“Airship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airship. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

airship

noun
air·​ship ˈa(ə)r-ˌship How to pronounce airship (audio)
ˈe(ə)r-
: a lighter-than-air aircraft with its own power and steering

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