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Definition of spaceship

spaceship

/ˈspeɪs.ʃɪp/
space · ship
Plural:spaceships
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spaceship Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A manned or unmanned vehicle designed to travel through outer space, especially in science fiction or popular usage.

Example

"The children built a model spaceship out of cardboard boxes and aluminum foil for their science fair project."

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• Nearby Words

spaceman
spaceport
spacer
spaceship
spacesuit
spacetime
spacewalk

Word Origin & Etymology

First attested in the late 19th century in early science fiction writing as a compound of 'space' and 'ship', modeled on maritime vessels traveling across the cosmos.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Spaceship. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/spaceship
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