Meaning & Definition of word "Spaceship"

Spaceship

/ˈspeɪsʃɪp/

noun:

  • 1. A vehicle designed for travel or operation in outer space.
    • Example: The astronauts boarded the spaceship for their journey to the International Space Station.
  • 2. A craft capable of carrying humans or equipment beyond the Earth's atmosphere.
    • Example: SpaceX is developing a new spaceship to facilitate missions to Mars.
  • 3. A fictional or imaginative vehicle used in sci-fi stories and films for space travel.
    • Example: In the movie, the hero piloted a sleek, advanced spaceship across the galaxy.
  • 4. A landing craft used to return to Earth from space.
    • Example: The spaceship successfully re-entered the atmosphere and landed safely in the ocean.

Etymology

The word 'spaceship' combines 'space', referring to the cosmos, and 'ship', indicating a vessel or vehicle.

Common Phrases and Expressions

manned spaceship:

A spaceship that is designed to carry humans.

unmanned spaceship:

A spaceship that operates without human crew aboard.

Related Words

space station:

A large spacecraft in orbit that serves as a home for astronauts and a base for space research.

satellite:

A smaller spacecraft that orbits a planet or celestial body.

Slang Meanings of spaceship

Meaning: A term for a flashy car or vehicle.

Example Sentence: He rolled up in his new spaceship.

Meaning: A metaphor for someone who has extreme or unconventional ideas.

Example Sentence: That guy is living in a spaceship with his wild theories.