starship
word
/ˈstɑɹˌʃɪp/
STAR-ship
/ˈstɑːˌʃɪp/
STAH-ship
Definition
A large spacecraft designed for traveling between stars, often used in science fiction to describe vehicles that can go to other solar systems or galaxies.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in science fiction. 'Starship' is more advanced and larger than a 'spaceship', with the idea of traveling between stars, not just within a solar system. Often appears in titles or names, like 'Starship Enterprise'.
Spanish: nave estelar - nave espacialPortuguese (BR): nave estelar - nave espacialPortuguese (PT): nave estelar - nave espacialChinese (Simplified): 星舰 - 星际飞船Chinese (Traditional): 星艦 - 星際飛船Hindi: स्टारशिप - अंतरिक्ष यान (चांद/सितारों के लिए)Arabic: سفينة فضاء (مخصصة للنجوم) - مركبة نجميةBengali: তারা যান - মহাকাশযান (তারার মধ্যে ভ্রমণের জন্য)Russian: звездолётJapanese: スターシップ - 恒星間宇宙船Vietnamese: tàu vũ trụ liên saoKorean: 스타쉽 - 항성간 우주선Turkish: yıldız gemisiUrdu: ستارشپ - بین النجمی خلائی جہازIndonesian: kapal luar angkasa antarbintang - starship
Example Sentences
They built a new starship for the mission.
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Someday, I hope humans will travel across the galaxy in a starship.
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"Starship" sounds cool, but can anyone actually build one?
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Everyone dreams of exploring new worlds aboard a starship someday.
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The starship travels to distant planets.
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My favorite book is about a starship crew.
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