Definition

A type of spacecraft that is built for traveling between stars in space.

Example

In the movie, the crew boarded their starship to explore distant galaxies.

Conversation

Have you seen the new movie about the starship?

Not yet, but I've heard it's really exciting!

I can't wait to see how they depict interstellar travel on a starship.

It sounds amazing! I love sci-fi movies like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Starship → It is formed from "star" (from Old English "steorra", meaning celestial body) and "ship" (from Old English "scip", meaning vessel or boat). The word "starship" refers to a vessel designed for travel among the stars or in outer space.

Memory Tip

Think of a "star" as a celestial body and a "ship" as a vessel. Together, they create the idea of a vessel that travels among the stars.

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