shipyard
noun
ship·yard
ˈship-ˌyärd 
: a yard, place, or enclosure where ships are built or repaired
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The vehicle carrier returned to its commercial shipping schedule immediately after leaving the shipyard.
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Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
Critics say that the Jones Act harms the shipbuilding industry itself, in that American shipyards are shielded from international competition via its enactment, thus further inflating construction costs.
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Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
The Italian shipyard just launched the largest superyacht in its 68-year history.
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Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 June 2026
For shipyards and suppliers, maintenance and upgrade work is becoming an increasingly important source of long-term revenue.
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Katia Damborsky,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
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Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
Critics say that the Jones Act harms the shipbuilding industry itself, in that American shipyards are shielded from international competition via its enactment, thus further inflating construction costs.
—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
The Italian shipyard just launched the largest superyacht in its 68-year history.
—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 June 2026
For shipyards and suppliers, maintenance and upgrade work is becoming an increasingly important source of long-term revenue.
—
Katia Damborsky,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for shipyard
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“Shipyard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shipyard. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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shipyard
noun
ship·yard
ˈship-ˌyärd
: a place where ships are built or repaired
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