shipbuilder

noun

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

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Workers exposed to asbestos include certain factory workers, miners, insulation installers, shipbuilders, plumbers, and construction workers. Oliver Eng, Health, 31 Dec. 2024 To counter this, construction magnate turned shipbuilder Henry J. Kaiser proposed to the US government the building of a new class of seaplane bigger than anything previously conceived that would essentially be an airborne freighter. David Szondy, New Atlas, 25 Dec. 2024 The deal, subject to regulatory approval, secures the future of the storied shipbuilder and its operations across the United Kingdom. Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024 Leverage Transparency And Decentralized Production Models On the other side of the coin, shipbuilders and their suppliers need consistency and transparency from the Navy about its long-range shipbuilding plans. George Whittier, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for shipbuilder 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1700, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of shipbuilder was circa 1700

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“Shipbuilder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shipbuilder. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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shipbuilder

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

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