Synonyms for
Corvette
Definition
a small, fast warship
Synonyms & similar words
Common collocations
- naval corvette
- fast corvette
- modern corvette
- warship corvette
- missile corvette
- patrol corvette
Word family
noun corvette
Usage note
A corvette is a small, fast warship, typically smaller than a frigate. It is not a common word in everyday conversation outside of naval contexts.
Example sentences
- The corvette patrolled the coast to protect against enemy attacks.
- The navy used corvettes to chase down submarines during the war.
- The captain ordered the crew to turn the corvette to avoid the rocky shore.
- The sailors trained for months to operate the corvette efficiently.
- The corvette was equipped with radar and sonar technology to detect enemy ships.
Quotes
"I cannot forecast to you the action of Russia. It is a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma; but perhaps there is a key. That key is Russian national interest." - Winston Churchill
"I'd like to have a brand new Chevrolet, but I don't want one that's been sitting in a showroom. I want mine to have been driven off the lot - straight into a corvette museum." - Jarod Kintz
"I like cars with a classic look, something that is timeless and that you can drive every day. A Porsche 912 is a great example of that. A corvette Stingray is, too." - Mark Pellegrino