noun

spaceship

spaceship, spacecraft

The spaceship travelled to a distant galaxy.

The spaceship traveled to a distant galaxy.

Children often draw pictures of spaceships.

Children often draw pictures of spaceships.

((a/the)) spaceship a vehicle that travels in space The spaceship traveled to a distant galaxy.

Synonyms: spacecraft, rocket, flying saucer

A compound of 'space' and 'ship'.

Imagine a 'ship' sailing through 'space'. It's a very common term, especially in sci-fi contexts.

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