Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

spaceship

noun
/ˈspeɪsʃɪp/
Definition
A vehicle designed for travel or operation in outer space.
Examples
  • The astronauts boarded the spaceship for their journey to the International Space Station.
  • Science fiction often depicts advanced spaceships capable of interstellar travel.
Meaning
A spaceship is a craft that is used to transport humans or cargo beyond the Earth’s atmosphere.
Synonyms
  • spacecraft
  • space vehicle
  • starship