Synonyms for

Starship

Verb / ˈstɑ:ˌrʃɪp / Another word for starship — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A spaceship that can travel between stars.

Synonyms & similar words

spaceship spaceship

Synonyms by register

Formal

interstellar craft spaceship space vessel

Informal

rocket ship cruiser

Literary

celestial ark void-farer star-sailor

Antonyms

ground vehicle boat submarine car train bicycle

Common collocations

  • launch a starship
  • design a starship
  • build a starship
  • crew a starship
  • command a starship
  • starship enterprise
  • starship voyager

Word family

noun starship

Usage note

Primarily used in science fiction contexts to refer to a large spacecraft capable of interstellar travel. It is a compound word formed from 'star' and 'ship'.

Example sentences

  1. The starship boldly went where no one had gone before.
  2. The crew of the starship encountered strange new worlds on their journey.
  3. The starship traveled at faster-than-light speeds across the galaxy.
  4. The starship needed repairs after being damaged in a battle.
  5. The captain of the starship made tough decisions to protect his crew.

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