dockyard

[ dok-yahrd ]

noun

1. a waterside area containing docks, dock, workshops, warehouses, etc., for building, outfitting, and repairing ships, for storing naval supplies, etc.
2. British. a navy yard.

dockyard

/ ˈdɒkˌjɑːd /

noun

1. a naval establishment with docks, workshops, etc, for the building, fitting out, and repair of vessels

Word History and Origins

Origin of dockyard¹

First recorded in 1695–1705; dock ¹ + yard ²

Example Sentences

The main annual race starts from Clarence Esplanade and takes in city landmarks, including the Historic Dockyard and Spinnaker Tower.

From BBC

The town itself was founded as a Royal Navy dockyard in 1814, and five Royal Yachts were among the many ships built there.

From BBC

A historic dockyard has been transformed into a "world-class centre" for wind, wave and tidal power projects following a £60m upgrade.

From BBC

After landing in Stanley and departing from the expedition, I headed to the Historic Dockyard Museum, whose holdings included an exhibit dealing with the warrah.

From Salon

In May the vessel finally left the Devonport dockyard where it had undergone a seven-and-a-half-year refit.

From BBC

Related Words

• harbor
• seaport
• wharf