starship

noun

star·​ship ˈstär-ˌship How to pronounce starship (audio)
: a spacecraft designed for interstellar travel

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Leia, for instance, spent the bulk of one appearance working with the furry Chewbacca to fix up the starship Millennium Falcon. Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026 The $800 Clue: In 2019, Disneyland opened a new land, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, complete with this starship flown by Han Solo and Chewbacca. Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2026 Near the start of the novel, John gets unfairly expelled from the starship. Stephanie Burt, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2026 Underlining the hotel’s focus on wellness and mindfulness, there is a spa lounge with holistic treatments available including massages and therapy baths, and a relaxation space that brings to mind the sci-fi ambience of a futuristic starship. Stephen Kelly, TheWeek, 26 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for starship

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of starship was in 1882

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“Starship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/starship. Accessed 6 May. 2026.

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starship

noun
star·​ship ˈstär-ˌship How to pronounce starship (audio)
: a vehicle designed for travel between stars
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