Synonyms for

Ship

Verb / ʃɪp / Another word for ship — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A large boat or vessel used for transporting goods or people by sea.

Synonyms & similar words

embark send disembark transport boat vessel craft barge canoe kayak yacht liner ferry steamer tanker navy armada fleet flotilla vessel galley schooner

Synonyms by register

Formal

vessel craft watercraft

Informal

boat tub rust bucket

Literary

ark galleon caravel

Antonyms

land walk drive fly crawl stay

Common collocations

  • ship out
  • ship in
  • ship goods
  • ship cargo
  • ship owner
  • ship builder
  • ship passenger
  • ship route

Word family

noun ship
verb ship
adjective shipshape

Usage note

As a verb, 'ship' often implies sending something by a large vessel, especially for commercial purposes. 'Shipshape' is an adjective meaning neat and in good order.

Example sentences

  1. The ship sailed across the ocean.
  2. The cargo ship was carrying tons of goods.
  3. The navy has several ships in their fleet.
  4. The passengers boarded the cruise ship for their vacation.
  5. The canoe and kayak were perfect for a day on the lake.

Quotes

  • A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for. - John A. Shedd
  • He who loves practice without theory is like the sailor who boards ship without a rudder and compass and never knows where he may cast. - Leonardo da Vinci
  • The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails. - William Arthur Ward

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